Richard Guy Sherwood★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On December 7, 1967 Sergeant Sherwood was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan. ★ 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 | 297882 |
| Service ID | 54958379 |
| Name | Richard Guy Sherwood |
| From | Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | August 30, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | December 7, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 31e, Line 60. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Richard Guy Sherwood 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 October 12, 1967. Sherwood had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 54958379. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, C Company.
He was born on August 30, 1947. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Jackson county has been included within the archival record. We have Jackson listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sherwood experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 7, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ 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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Michigan was home to over 19,848 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 3,044 World War I
• 12,620 World War II
• 1,519 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 317 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 67 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,620 World War II
• 1,519 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 317 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 67 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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