Victor Hugo Thompson III ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On March 15, 1967 First Lieutenant Thompson 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 Texas. ★ 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 | 301850 |
| Service ID | 3162343 |
| Name | Victor Hugo Thompson III |
| From | Houston, Harris County, Texas |
| Birth Date | November 20, 1942 |
| Casualty Date | March 15, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province |
| Burial | Honolulu Memorial, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Victor Hugo Thompson III is buried or memorialized at Honolulu Memorial, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Victor is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 16e, Line 87. |
Additional Details
1st Lt Thompson was a F100 pilot who was shot down during a combat support mission. His remains were recovered in January of 1974.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Victor Hugo Thompson III 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 February 20, 1967. Thompson had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was 3162343.
He was born on November 20, 1942. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Harris county has been included within the archival record. We have Houston listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force First Lieutenant Thompson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 15, 1967. 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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• 474 Prisoners of war
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• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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