Danny Ray Bishop ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On March 13, 1970 Private Bishop was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ 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 | 262437 |
| Service ID | 523722249 |
| Name | Danny Ray Bishop |
| From | Abilene, Taylor County, Texas |
| Birth Date | June 23, 1950 |
| Casualty Date | March 13, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 1st Logistical Command, USA Depot Long My, A Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. vehicle crash |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal |
| Remembered |  Danny is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 13w, Line 121. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Danny Ray Bishop 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 Regular Military. He began his tour on November 20, 1969. Bishop had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 523722249. Attached to 1st Logistical Command, USA Depot Long My, A Company.
He was born on June 23, 1950. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Taylor county has been included within the archival record. We have Abilene listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private Bishop experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 13, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. vehicle crash. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 470 Prisoners of war
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• 177 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 1,790 Korean War
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• 4,839 Missing in action
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• 177 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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