Edgar Arthur Rawsthorne★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On December 29, 1965 Commander Rawsthorne was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ 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 | 294046 |
| Service ID | 521789 |
| Name | Edgar Arthur Rawsthorne |
| From | Miramar, San Diego County, California |
| Birth Date | October 3, 1925 |
| Casualty Date | December 29, 1965 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 7th Fleet, Carrier Air Wing 9, VF 92, TF 77, USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) |
| Casualty Type | MIA Died through hostile action .. air crash on land .. body not recovered |
| Location | Laos |
| Burial | Honolulu Memorial, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Edgar Arthur Rawsthorne is buried or memorialized at Honolulu Memorial, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Edgar is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 04e, Line 45. |
Additional Details
Commander Edgar Arthur Rawsthorne was born in Globe, Gila County, Arizona. He was later living in Nogales, Santa Cruz county, Arizona and stationed at San Diego, California. He had served his country during the Korean War.In Vietnam he was a member of Fighter Squadron 92, Carrier Air Wing 9 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65). On December 29, 1965, he was the pilot of a McDonnell Douglas Phanton II Fighter (F-4B) on a combat mission through the Mu Gia Pass into Laos when his aircraft was hit by enemy fire and crashed. His remains were not recovered. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ United States Aviator Badge Navy
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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California was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
California was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 19,843 World War II
• 2,647 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 627 Prisoners of war
• 7,016 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,843 World War II
• 2,647 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 627 Prisoners of war
• 7,016 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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