Charles Deveaux Tannehill ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Mississippi
On April 23, 1969 Sergeant Tannehill 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 Mississippi. ★ 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 | 301072 |
| Service ID | 2068859 |
| Name | Charles Deveaux Tannehill |
| From | Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi |
| Birth Date | August 26, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | April 23, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Charles is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 26w, Line 36. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charles Deveaux Tannehill 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 Regular Military. He began his tour on August 14, 1968. Tannehill had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2068859. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Recon Battalion, B Company.
He was born on August 26, 1945. According to our records Mississippi was his home or enlistment state and Hinds county has been included within the archival record. We have Jackson listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Sergeant Tannehill experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 23, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. 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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Honoring the men and women of Mississippi 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.
▼ Mississippi was home to over 6,293 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 972 World War I
• 4,242 World War II
• 440 Korean War
• 639 Vietnam War
• 103 Prisoners of war
• 947 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 46 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
• 4,242 World War II
• 440 Korean War
• 639 Vietnam War
• 103 Prisoners of war
• 947 Missing in action
• 25 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 46 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 2 Medal of Honor recipients
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