Merle Griffin Hubbard ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On January 29, 1970 Specialist Five 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 Pennsylvania. ★ 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 | 279256 |
| Service ID | 207362480 |
| Name | Merle Griffin Hubbard |
| From | Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | February 9, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | January 29, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Five |
| Unit/Group | 1st Aviation Brigade, 268th Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. reported as suicide or self-inflicted injury |
| Location | South Vietnam, Phu Yen province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal |
| Remembered |  Merle is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 14w, Line 78. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Merle Griffin 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 December 21, 1969. Hubbard had the rank of Specialist Five. Service number assignment was 207362480. Attached to 1st Aviation Brigade, 268th Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, Headquarters Company.
He was born on February 9, 1947. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Bradford county has been included within the archival record. We have Sayre listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Five Hubbard experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 29, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. reported as suicide or self-inflicted injury. Incident location: South Vietnam, Phu Yen province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Pennsylvania was home to over 44,123 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 8,389 World War I
• 30,162 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 463 Prisoners of war
• 6,364 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
• 30,162 World War II
• 2,414 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 463 Prisoners of war
• 6,364 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 528 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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