Duncan Padgett Smyly ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from South Carolina
On November 19, 1967 Major Smyly 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 South Carolina. ★ 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 | 299174 |
Service ID | 30201 |
Name | Duncan Padgett Smyly |
From | Ruffin, Colleton County, South Carolina |
Birth Date | May 13, 1934 |
Casualty Date | November 19, 1967 |
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 through hostile action .. air crash on land |
Location | South Vietnam, Binh Long province |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Duncan is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 30e, Line 34. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Duncan Padgett Smyly 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 January 18, 1967. Smyly had the rank of Major. Service number assignment was 30201. Attached to 7th Air Force, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
He was born on May 13, 1934. According to our records South Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Colleton county has been included within the archival record. We have Ruffin listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Major Smyly experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 19, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh 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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