Roe Hopson Jr★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Kentucky
On June 1, 1970 Sergeant Hopson 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 Kentucky. ★ 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 | 278951 |
| Service ID | 403709378 |
| Name | Roe Hopson Jr |
| From | Milo, Martin County, Kentucky |
| Birth Date | December 25, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | June 1, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Roe is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 10w, Line 130. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Roe Hopson Jr 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. He began his tour on July 11, 1969. Hopson had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 403709378. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, B Company.
He was born on December 25, 1948. According to our records Kentucky was his home or enlistment state and Martin county has been included within the archival record. We have Milo listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Hopson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 1, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ 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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Kentucky was home to over 11,066 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Kentucky was home to over 11,066 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 7,663 World War II
• 890 Korean War
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• 188 Prisoners of war
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• 93 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 890 Korean War
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• 188 Prisoners of war
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• 93 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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