Russell William Eggert ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On May 5, 1968 Corporal Eggert 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 | 271224 |
| Service ID | 11668135 |
| Name | Russell William Eggert |
| From | Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | February 22, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | May 5, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, E Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | LZ (landing zone) Center 15 km W of Tam Ky, South Vietnam, Quang Tin province |
| Burial | Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Russell William Eggert is buried or memorialized at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Russell is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 55e, Line 10. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Russell William Eggert 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 March 29, 1968. Eggert had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman. Service number assignment was 11668135. Attached to 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, E Company.
He was born on February 22, 1949. According to our records Ohio was his home or enlistment state and Cuyahoga county has been included within the archival record. We have Cleveland listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Eggert experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 5, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: LZ (landing zone) Center 15 km W of Tam Ky, South Vietnam, Quang Tin 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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• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 1,855 Korean War
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• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,217 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 245 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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