John Walter Luttrell★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On March 11, 1970 Specialist Four Luttrell was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ 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 | 285113 |
| Service ID | 317507090 |
| Name | John Walter Luttrell |
| From | Lake Zurich, Lake County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | January 10, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | March 11, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Aviation Brigade, 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry, D Troop |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action |
| Location | South Vietnam, Kien Giang province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  John is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 13w, Line 112. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - John Walter Luttrell 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 Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on August 20, 1969. Luttrell had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman. Service number assignment was 317507090. Attached to 1st Aviation Brigade, 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry, D Troop.
He was born on January 10, 1949. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Lake county has been included within the archival record. We have Lake Zurich listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Luttrell experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 11, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action. Incident location: South Vietnam, Kien Giang 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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Illinois was home to over 28,683 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Illinois was home to over 28,683 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,579 World War I
• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
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