Stephen Michael Cady ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Missouri
On October 13, 1970 Private First Class Cady was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Missouri. ★ 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 | 265131 |
| Service ID | 490544043 |
| Name | Stephen Michael Cady |
| From | St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri |
| Birth Date | July 14, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | October 13, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province |
| Burial | Family Plot, Resurrection Cemetery, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Stephen Michael Cady is buried or memorialized at Family Plot, Resurrection Cemetery, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.  Stephen is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 07w, Line 131. |
Additional Details
Stephen Michael "Steve" Cady attended high school at Augustinian Academy in St Louis, Missouri. He went on to attend college for one year at the University of Missouri and one year at Forest Park C.C. in St Louis. He was drafted into the US Army after his 2 years of college.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Stephen Michael Cady was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on January 10, 1970. Cady had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 490544043. Attached to 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry, B Company.
He was born on July 14, 1949. According to our records Missouri was his home or enlistment state and St Louis county has been included within the archival record. We have St Louis listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Cady experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 13, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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 Missouri 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.
▶ Missouri was home to over 9,856 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,886 World War I
• 4,593 World War II
• 962 Korean War
• 1,414 Vietnam War
• 286 Prisoners of war
• 2,566 Missing in action
• 105 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
• 4,593 World War II
• 962 Korean War
• 1,414 Vietnam War
• 286 Prisoners of war
• 2,566 Missing in action
• 105 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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