Jay Thomas Hensley★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On May 7, 1967 Private First Class Hensley was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ 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 | 277756 |
| Service ID | 2304488 |
| Name | Jay Thomas Hensley |
| From | Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | June 17, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | May 7, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, L Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. vehicle crash |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Burial | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Remembered | Jay Thomas Hensley is buried or memorialized at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.  Jay is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19e, Line 52. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Jay Thomas Hensley 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. Hensley had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2304488. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, L Company.
He was born on June 17, 1946. 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, Marine Corps Hensley experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 7, 1967. 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 Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Ohio was home to over 28,548 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Ohio was home to over 28,548 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 19,064 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,216 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 245 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 33 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,064 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,216 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 245 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 33 Medal of Honor recipients
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