Sammie Lee Bedwell ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On January 30, 1966 Private First Class Bedwell was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ 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 | 261724 |
| Service ID | 2083990 |
| Name | Sammie Lee Bedwell |
| From | Friendship, Bledsoe County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | May 18, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | January 30, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Machine Gunner |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, F Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Sammie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 04e, Line 117. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Sammie Lee Bedwell 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. Bedwell had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Machine Gunner. Service number assignment was 2083990. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, F Company.
He was born on May 18, 1945. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Bledsoe county has been included within the archival record. We have Friendship listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class Bedwell experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 30, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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