Ivory Ward Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Missouri
On November 15, 1965 Specialist Four Ward was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Missouri. ★ 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 | 303981 |
| Service ID | 55659497 |
| Name | Ivory Ward Jr |
| From | St Louis, St Louis County, Missouri |
| Birth Date | April 26, 1941 |
| Casualty Date | November 15, 1965 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Landing Zone X-ray Ia Drang Valley, South Vietnam, Pleiku province |
| Burial | Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ivory Ward Jr is buried or memorialized at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Ivory is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 03e, Line 63. |
Additional Details
The Battle of Ia Drang comprised two main engagements that took place on November 14–17, 1965 in the Ia Drang Valley. It was the first major confrontation between the United States and the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam War. It became a blueprint for tactics by both sides. The Americans used air mobility, artillery fire and close air support to accomplish battlefield objectives. The NVA learned that they could neutralize that firepower by quickly engaging American forces at very close range.The Battle of Ia Drang was brought to popular attention in 2002 through the Mel Gibson movie "We Were Soldiers". |
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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▼ Missouri was home to over 9,859 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 4,596 World War II
• 962 Korean War
• 1,414 Vietnam War
• 286 Prisoners of war
• 2,566 Missing in action
• 105 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
• 4,596 World War II
• 962 Korean War
• 1,414 Vietnam War
• 286 Prisoners of war
• 2,566 Missing in action
• 105 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 77 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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