Dennis Michael Silveri ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Hawaii
On March 24, 1969 Private First Class Silveri was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Hawaii. ★ 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 | 298166 |
| Service ID | 10125453 |
| Name | Dennis Michael Silveri |
| From | Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii |
| Birth Date | May 25, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | March 24, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Dennis is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 28w, Line 29. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Dennis Michael Silveri 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 Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on February 25, 1969. Silveri had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 10125453. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, C Company.
He was born on May 25, 1947. According to our records Hawaii was his home or enlistment state and Honolulu county has been included within the archival record. We have Honolulu listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Silveri experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 24, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ 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 Hawaii 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.
▼ Hawaii was home to over 827 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 147 World War II
• 403 Korean War
• 277 Vietnam War
• 23 Prisoners of war
• 149 Missing in action
• 17 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 3 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 403 Korean War
• 277 Vietnam War
• 23 Prisoners of war
• 149 Missing in action
• 17 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 3 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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