Bruce Adrion Iles★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Colorado
On May 15, 1967 Corporal Iles 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 Colorado. ★ 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 | 279753 |
| Service ID | 2135130 |
| Name | Bruce Adrion Iles |
| From | Denver, Denver County, Colorado |
| Birth Date | April 25, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | May 15, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, A Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Bruce Adrion Iles is buried or memorialized at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Bruce is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19e, Line 125. |
Additional Details
Bruce Adrion Iles was born in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. He was later living in Denver, Colorado.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Bruce Adrion Iles 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. Iles had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2135130. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, A Company. He was born on April 25, 1946. According to our records Colorado was his home or enlistment state and Denver county has been included within the archival record. We have Denver listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Iles experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 15, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. 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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Honoring the men and women of Colorado who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. 
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Colorado was home to over 4,919 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Colorado was home to over 4,919 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 647 World War I
• 3,335 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,335 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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