Norman Macleod Paulsen ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New York
On September 25, 1968 First Lieutenant Paulsen was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ 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 | 291830 |
| Service ID | 3190563 |
| Name | Norman Macleod Paulsen |
| From | Elmsford, Westchester County, New York |
| Birth Date | October 6, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | September 25, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Phu Yen province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal |
| Remembered |  Norman is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 42w, Line 13. |
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Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Norman Macleod Paulsen 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 Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on August 3, 1968. Paulsen had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was 3190563.
He was born on October 6, 1945. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Westchester county has been included within the archival record. We have Elmsford listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force First Lieutenant Paulsen experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 25, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Phu Yen province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▶ New York was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,923 World War I
• 23,280 World War II
• 516 Korean War
• 1,281 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,166 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 16 Medal of Honor recipients
• 23,280 World War II
• 516 Korean War
• 1,281 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,166 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 16 Medal of Honor recipients
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