James Robert Springer ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On November 7, 1968 Private First Class Springer was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 299640 |
| Service ID | 56461327 |
| Name | James Robert Springer |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | February 15, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | November 7, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Duong province |
| Burial | Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | James Robert Springer is buried or memorialized at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.  James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 39w, Line 34. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: James Robert Springer 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 August 11, 1968. Springer had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56461327. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, B Company.
He was born on February 15, 1948. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Kenosha listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Springer experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 7, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Duong 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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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin 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.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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