Curtis Ray Patton ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
On February 4, 1968 Staff Sergeant Patton was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Virginia. ★ 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 | 291789 |
| Service ID | 52938078 |
| Name | Curtis Ray Patton |
| From | Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia |
| Birth Date | June 27, 1941 |
| Casualty Date | February 4, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Vic Thon Que Chu, South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Saint Luke's Cemetery, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Curtis Ray Patton is buried or memorialized at Saint Luke's Cemetery, Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia.  Curtis is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 37e, Line 26. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Curtis Ray Patton 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 March 20, 1967. Patton had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 52938078. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, B Company.
He was born on June 27, 1941. According to our records Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Northampton county has been included within the archival record. We have Eastville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant Patton experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 4, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Vic Thon Que Chu, South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ 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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• 7,031 World War II
• 882 Korean War
• 1,305 Vietnam War
• 203 Prisoners of war
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• 31 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 232 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,031 World War II
• 882 Korean War
• 1,305 Vietnam War
• 203 Prisoners of war
• 1,661 Missing in action
• 31 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 232 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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