Raymond Douglas Robinson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On July 13, 1968 Petty Officer Third Class Robinson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 295256 |
| Service ID | 527510 |
| Name | Raymond Douglas Robinson |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | June 10, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | July 13, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer Third Class |
| Specialty | Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class |
| Unit/Group | HAL-3 Seawolves |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Ba Xugen province |
| Burial | Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Raymond Douglas Robinson is buried or memorialized at Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.  Raymond is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 52w, Line 24. |
Additional Details
On July 13, 1968 he was on the crew of the US Navy helicopter UH-1B #62-12515 during a mission in the area of Dung Island when they drew enemy ground fire. Their main engine transmission was hit and they fell straight to the ground from 800 feet. There were no survivors.
We identified 4 casualties in our archive related to the #62-12515 incident on July 13, 1968.
◼Raymond D Robinson :: Aviation Structural
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Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 290 Prisoners of war
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• 1,861 Missing in action
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• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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