Francis Xavier De Ville ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On January 12, 1969 Sergeant De Ville was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Ohio. ★ 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 | 269454 |
| Service ID | 51880132 |
| Name | Francis Xavier De Ville |
| From | Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | November 29, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | January 12, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Kontum province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Francis is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 35w, Line 76. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Francis Xavier De Ville 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 July 28, 1968. De Ville had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 51880132. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, B Company.
He was born on November 29, 1947. According to our records Ohio was his home or enlistment state and Franklin county has been included within the archival record. We have Columbus listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant De Ville experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 12, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Kontum 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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• 19,069 World War II
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• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
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• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
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• 4,217 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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