Stephen Grady Peck ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Connecticut
On March 6, 1967 Specialist Four Peck was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Connecticut. ★ 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 | 291946 |
| Service ID | 11465409 |
| Name | Stephen Grady Peck |
| From | Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut |
| Birth Date | November 11, 1944 |
| Casualty Date | March 6, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Field Artillery Basic |
| Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 9th Artillery, A Battery |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Hoi Tan, South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Stephen is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 16e, Line 30. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Stephen Grady Peck 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 13, 1966. Peck had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Field Artillery Basic. Service number assignment was 11465409. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 9th Artillery, A Battery.
He was born on November 11, 1944. According to our records Connecticut was his home or enlistment state and Fairfield county has been included within the archival record. We have Trumbull listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Peck experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 6, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Hoi Tan, South Vietnam, Binh Dinh 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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• 5,013 World War II
• 324 Korean War
• 616 Vietnam War
• 106 Prisoners of war
• 1,304 Missing in action
• 16 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 63 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,013 World War II
• 324 Korean War
• 616 Vietnam War
• 106 Prisoners of war
• 1,304 Missing in action
• 16 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 63 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
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