Gary Bluitt Harris★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Alabama
On April 1, 1968 Sergeant Harris was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Alabama. ★ 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 | 276850 |
| Service ID | 14857216 |
| Name | Gary Bluitt Harris |
| From | Hartselle, Morgan County, Alabama |
| Birth Date | November 24, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | April 1, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Armor Intelligence Specialist |
| Unit/Group | 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry, E Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Duong province |
| Burial | Aldridge Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Lawrence County, Alabama |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Gary Bluitt Harris is buried or memorialized at Aldridge Grove Church of Christ Cemetery, Lawrence County, Alabama.  Gary is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 47e, Line 32. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Gary Bluitt Harris 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 September 16, 1967. Harris had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Armor Intelligence Specialist. Service number assignment was 14857216. Attached to 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry, E Company.
He was born on November 24, 1947. According to our records Alabama was his home or enlistment state and Morgan county has been included within the archival record. We have Hartselle listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Harris experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 1, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Duong province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Alabama was home to over 9,310 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Alabama was home to over 9,310 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,326 World War I
• 6,043 World War II
• 730 Korean War
• 1,211 Vietnam War
• 105 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 52 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 79 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
• 6,043 World War II
• 730 Korean War
• 1,211 Vietnam War
• 105 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 52 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 79 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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