Randolph Davis ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Mississippi
On November 3, 1966 Sergeant 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 Mississippi. ★ 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 | 269193 |
| Service ID | 14865873 |
| Name | Randolph Davis |
| From | Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi |
| Birth Date | April 14, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | November 3, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | NW of Dau Tieng, South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Randolph is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 12e, Line 12. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Randolph 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. He began his tour on January 6, 1966. Davis had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 14865873. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, C Company.
He was born on April 14, 1945. According to our records Mississippi was his home or enlistment state and Washington county has been included within the archival record. We have Greenville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Davis experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 3, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: NW of Dau Tieng, South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ 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 Mississippi 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.
▼ Mississippi was home to over 3,841 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 972 World War I
• 1,790 World War II
• 440 Korean War
• 639 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
• 932 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 46 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
• 1,790 World War II
• 440 Korean War
• 639 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
• 932 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 46 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
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