Elwin Roy Shain ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Iowa
On July 28, 1968 Major Shain 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 Iowa. ★ 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 | 297589 |
Service ID | 26244 |
Name | Elwin Roy Shain |
From | Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa |
Birth Date | August 27, 1931 |
Casualty Date | July 28, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Air Force |
Rank | Major |
Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Casualty Type | Died while missing in action .. air crash on land |
Location | South Vietnam, Phuoc Long province |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Elwin is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 50w, Line 27. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Elwin Roy Shain 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 30, 1967. Shain had the rank of Major. Service number assignment was 26244. Attached to 7th Air Force, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
He was born on August 27, 1931. According to our records Iowa was his home or enlistment state and Johnson county has been included within the archival record. We have Iowa City listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Major Shain was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 28, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died while missing in action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Phuoc Long province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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