Charlie C Walker Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Georgia

On March 16, 1966 Private First Class Walker was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United States Army. He is remembered by the people of Georgia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Charlie C Walker
Vietnam War
Vietnam War
Georgia
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Service Details
This Profile ID303652
Service ID14905430
NameCharlie C Walker
FromAshburn, Turner County, Georgia
Birth DateJuly 22, 1943
Casualty DateMarch 16, 1966
WarVietnam War
Service BranchArmy
RankPrivate First Class
SpecialtyLight Weapons Infantry
Unit/Group173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, B Company
Casualty TypeDied of wounds or effects of action .. small arms fire
LocationPosition George 25 km N of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, Binh Duong province
BurialZion Hope Cemetery, Sycamore, Turner County, Georgia
Notable Awards
Purple Heart
RememberedCharlie C Walker is buried or memorialized at Zion Hope Cemetery, Sycamore, Turner County, Georgia.
Charlie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 06e, Line 17.
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Charlie C Walker 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 Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on September 10, 1965. Walker had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 14905430. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, B Company.

He was born on July 22, 1943. According to our records Georgia was his home or enlistment state and Turner county has been included within the archival record. We have Ashburn listed as his city.

During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Walker experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 16, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died of wounds or effects of action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Position George 25 km N of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, Binh Duong province.
Commendations + Awards
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Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
Marksmanship Badge
Parachutist Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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