Manuel Miranda ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On June 14, 1971 Specialist Five Miranda was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 288412 |
| Service ID | 565828755 |
| Name | Manuel Miranda |
| From | Tujunga, Los Angeles County, California |
| Birth Date | September 18, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | June 14, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Five |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Long Khanh province |
| Burial | San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Manuel Miranda is buried or memorialized at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California.  Manuel is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 03w, Line 76. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Manuel Miranda 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 July 13, 1970. Miranda had the rank of Specialist Five. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 565828755. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, D Company.
He was born on September 18, 1949. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles county has been included within the archival record. We have Tujunga listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Five Miranda experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 14, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long Khanh 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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• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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