David William Skibbe ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On March 2, 1970 Second Lieutenant Skibbe was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ 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 | 298432 |
| Service ID | 332388613 |
| Name | David William Skibbe |
| From | Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | October 22, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | March 2, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Infantry Officer |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. Body not recovered |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
David William Skibbe is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  David is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 13w, Line 75. |
Additional Details
Second Lieutenant Skibbe was a member of Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division. On March 2, 1970, he was killed while fighting the enemy near An Hoa, South Vietnam. His remains were not recovered.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: David William Skibbe 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Reserve Military. Skibbe had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Officer. Service number assignment was 332388613. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, C Company.
He was born on October 22, 1946. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Cook county has been included within the archival record. We have Des Plaines listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Skibbe experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 2, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. Body not recovered. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Illinois was home to over 28,680 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 394 Prisoners of war
• 4,735 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 217 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 394 Prisoners of war
• 4,735 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 217 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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