Felipe Villanueva ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Oregon
On July 13, 1966 Private First Class Villanueva was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Oregon. ★ 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 | 303350 |
| Service ID | 56336140 |
| Name | Felipe Villanueva |
| From | Ontario, Malheur County, Oregon |
| Birth Date | January 26, 1944 |
| Casualty Date | July 13, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom Sgn, Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Combat Infantryman Badge ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal |
| Remembered |  Felipe is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 09e, Line 19. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Felipe Villanueva 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 May 19, 1966. Villanueva had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56336140. Attached to 1st Logistical Command, Usasupcom Sgn, Headquarters Company.
He was born on January 26, 1944. According to our records Oregon was his home or enlistment state and Malheur county has been included within the archival record. We have Ontario listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Villanueva experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 13, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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• 3,555 World War II
• 277 Korean War
• 711 Vietnam War
• 191 Prisoners of war
• 1,172 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 26 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 277 Korean War
• 711 Vietnam War
• 191 Prisoners of war
• 1,172 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 26 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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