James Thomas Davis ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On December 22, 1961 Specialist Four Davis was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ 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 | 269132 |
| Service ID | 14696877 |
| Name | James Thomas Davis |
| From | Livingston, Overton County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | June 1, 1936 |
| Casualty Date | December 22, 1961 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Unit/Group | MACV, 3rd Radio Research Unit |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Highway 10 Vic Duc Hoa, South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 01e, Line 4. |
Additional Details
Believed to be the first battlefield casualty of the Vietnam war.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: James Thomas Davis 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. Davis had the rank of Specialist Four. Service number assignment was 14696877. Attached to MACV, 3rd Radio Research Unit.
He was born on June 1, 1936. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Overton county has been included within the archival record. We have Livingston listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Davis experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 22, 1961. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Highway 10 Vic Duc Hoa, South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Tennessee was home to over 11,712 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 7,515 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,652 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,515 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,652 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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