Paul Douglas Strahm ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On January 14, 1968 First Lieutenant Strahm 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 Ohio. ★ 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 | 300452 |
| Service ID | 3153735 |
| Name | Paul Douglas Strahm |
| From | Sheffield Lake, Lorain County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | December 12, 1943 |
| Casualty Date | January 14, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Paul is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 34e, Line 50. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Paul Douglas Strahm 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 Reserve Military. He began his tour on December 28, 1967. Strahm had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was 3153735. Attached to 7th Air Force, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
He was born on December 12, 1943. According to our records Ohio was his home or enlistment state and Lorain county has been included within the archival record. We have Sheffield Lake listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force First Lieutenant Strahm experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 14, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Bien Hoa 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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• 19,067 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,217 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 245 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,067 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,217 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 245 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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