John Paul Becker ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On May 2, 1970 First Lieutenant Becker was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 261683 |
| Service ID | 387547833 |
| Name | John Paul Becker |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | March 26, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | May 2, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Infantry Unit Commander |
| Unit/Group | 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Saint Marys Cemetery, Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | John Paul Becker is buried or memorialized at Saint Marys Cemetery, Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin.  John is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 11w, Line 83. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John Paul Becker was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on December 6, 1969. Becker had the rank of First Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Commander. Service number assignment was 387547833. Attached to 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, B Company.
He was born on March 26, 1948. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Kenosha listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army First Lieutenant Becker experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 2, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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