James Thomas Faulkner ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from North Carolina
On October 11, 1965 Sergeant Faulkner was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of North Carolina. ★ 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 | 272053 |
| Service ID | 14706064 |
| Name | James Thomas Faulkner |
| From | New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina |
| Birth Date | July 29, 1942 |
| Casualty Date | October 11, 1965 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. vehicle crash |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal |
| Remembered |  James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 02e, Line 118. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: James Thomas Faulkner 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 July 29, 1965. Faulkner had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 14706064. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, C Company.
He was born on July 29, 1942. According to our records North Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Craven county has been included within the archival record. We have New Bern listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Faulkner experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 11, 1965. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. vehicle crash. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist 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 North Carolina 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.
▼ North Carolina was home to over 12,455 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,771 World War I
• 8,257 World War II
• 815 Korean War
• 1,612 Vietnam War
• 195 Prisoners of war
• 1,826 Missing in action
• 40 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
• 8,257 World War II
• 815 Korean War
• 1,612 Vietnam War
• 195 Prisoners of war
• 1,826 Missing in action
• 40 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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