Douglas Steven McIlroy ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On January 9, 1968 Corporal McIlroy was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan. ★ 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 | 287069 |
Service ID | 54968843 |
Name | Douglas Steven McIlroy |
From | Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan |
Birth Date | April 22, 1948 |
Casualty Date | January 9, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Corporal |
Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
Unit/Group | 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, D Company |
Casualty Type | Died while missing in action .. small arms fire |
Location | Hiep Duc Valley, South Vietnam, Quang Tin province |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Douglas is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 34e, Line 9. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Douglas Steven McIlroy 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 15, 1967. McIlroy had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 54968843. Attached to 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, D Company.
He was born on April 22, 1948. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne county has been included within the archival record. We have Dearborn listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal McIlroy was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on January 9, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died while missing in action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Hiep Duc Valley, South Vietnam, Quang Tin province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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