William Orel Vaughn ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On December 30, 1969 Corporal Vaughn was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ 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 | 303194 |
| Service ID | 413803695 |
| Name | William Orel Vaughn |
| From | Jamestown, Fentress County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | February 27, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | December 30, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Long Khanh province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  William is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 15w, Line 112. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William Orel Vaughn 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 29, 1969. Vaughn had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 413803695. Attached to 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, B Company.
He was born on February 27, 1949. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Fentress county has been included within the archival record. We have Jamestown listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Vaughn experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 30, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long Khanh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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