Gregory George Hubbard
★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On October 31, 1967 Corporal Hubbard was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 279251 |
Service ID | 56704225 |
Name | Gregory George Hubbard |
From | Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California |
Birth Date | August 14, 1947 |
Casualty Date | October 31, 1967 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Corporal |
Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, A Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
Location | South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province |
Burial | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina, Los Angeles County, California |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Gregory George Hubbard is buried or memorialized at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina, Los Angeles County, California. Gregory is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 28e, Line 103. |
Additional Details
Gregory George Hubbard was born in East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Gregory George Hubbard was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on September 16, 1967. Hubbard had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56704225. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, A Company.
He was born on August 14, 1947. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles county has been included within the archival record. We have Sherman Oaks listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Hubbard experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 31, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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California was home to over 30,000
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