Paul Francis Reid ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
On November 6, 1967 Lance Corporal Reid was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ 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 | 294325 |
| Service ID | 2357268 |
| Name | Paul Francis Reid |
| From | West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts |
| Birth Date | November 11, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | November 6, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, H Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Paul is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 29e, Line 34. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Paul Francis Reid 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on September 19, 1967. Reid had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2357268. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, H Company.
He was born on November 11, 1948. According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Suffolk county has been included within the archival record. We have West Roxbury listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Reid experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 6, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 933 Korean War
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• 287 Prisoners of war
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• 287 Prisoners of war
• 3,859 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 151 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 21 Medal of Honor recipients
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