Donnie Luster King ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Louisiana
On July 3, 1969 Private First Class King 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 Louisiana. ★ 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 | 282192 |
| Service ID | 434687065 |
| Name | Donnie Luster King |
| From | Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana |
| Birth Date | May 14, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | July 3, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. accident |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Jersulem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, Louisiana |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal |
| Remembered | Donnie Luster King is buried or memorialized at Jersulem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, Louisiana.  Donnie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 21w, Line 53. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Donnie Luster King 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 May 5, 1969. King had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 434687065. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, D Company.
He was born on May 14, 1945. According to our records Louisiana was his home or enlistment state and Morehouse parish has been included within the archival record. We have Bastrop listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class King experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 3, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. accident. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam 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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Honoring the men and women of Louisiana 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. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▶ Louisiana was home to over 7,443 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 920 World War I
• 5,008 World War II
• 628 Korean War
• 887 Vietnam War
• 155 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 48 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 61 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,008 World War II
• 628 Korean War
• 887 Vietnam War
• 155 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 48 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 61 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
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