Robert Conrad Shannon ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Utah
On July 20, 1968 Corporal Shannon was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Utah. ★ 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 | 297627 |
| Service ID | 56649230 |
| Name | Robert Conrad Shannon |
| From | Bountiful, Davis County, Utah |
| Birth Date | November 29, 1944 |
| Casualty Date | July 20, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. accident |
| Location | South Vietnam, Kontum province |
| Burial | Farmington City Cemetery, Farmington, Davis County, Utah |
| Remembered | Robert Conrad Shannon is buried or memorialized at Farmington City Cemetery, Farmington, Davis County, Utah.  Robert is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 51w, Line 21. |
Additional Details
Robert Conrad Shannon was born in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Robert Conrad Shannon was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on April 28, 1968. Shannon had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman. Service number assignment was 56649230. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, C Company.
He was born on November 29, 1944. According to our records Utah was his home or enlistment state and Davis county has been included within the archival record. We have Bountiful listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Shannon experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 20, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. accident. Incident location: South Vietnam, Kontum province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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Honoring the men and women of Utah who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Utah was home to over 2,762 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 356 World War I
• 1,904 World War II
• 138 Korean War
• 364 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
• 609 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 27 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 3 Medal of Honor recipients
• 1,904 World War II
• 138 Korean War
• 364 Vietnam War
• 101 Prisoners of war
• 609 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 27 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 3 Medal of Honor recipients
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