William Thomas Walsh Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On June 14, 1971 Corporal Walsh was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ 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 | 303874 |
Service ID | 351426718 |
Name | William Thomas Walsh Jr |
From | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois |
Birth Date | October 15, 1948 |
Casualty Date | June 14, 1971 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Corporal |
Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, D Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action |
Location | South Vietnam, Long Khanh province |
Burial | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, Illinois |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | William Thomas Walsh Jr is buried or memorialized at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, Illinois. William is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 03w, Line 76. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William Thomas Walsh Jr 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 February 7, 1971. Walsh had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 351426718. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, D Company.
He was born on October 15, 1948. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Cook county has been included within the archival record. We have Chicago listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Walsh experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 14, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action. 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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