Matthew Ware ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Alabama
On November 17, 1966 Staff Sergeant Ware was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Alabama. ★ 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 | 304042 |
| Service ID | 14469421 |
| Name | Matthew Ware |
| From | Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Birth Date | July 3, 1932 |
| Casualty Date | November 17, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, A Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Pleiku province |
| Burial | Oakdale Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Matthew Ware is buried or memorialized at Oakdale Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.  Matthew is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 12e, Line 83. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Matthew Ware 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 March 11, 1966. Ware had the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 14469421. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, A Company.
He was born on July 3, 1932. According to our records Alabama was his home or enlistment state and Jefferson county has been included within the archival record. We have Bessemer listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Staff Sergeant Ware experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 17, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Pleiku province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ 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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• 6,043 World War II
• 730 Korean War
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• 105 Prisoners of war
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• 730 Korean War
• 1,211 Vietnam War
• 105 Prisoners of war
• 1,519 Missing in action
• 52 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 79 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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