Harold Francis Werle ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On June 2, 1967 Private First Class Werle was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ 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 | 304663 |
| Service ID | 2322782 |
| Name | Harold Francis Werle |
| From | Roscoe, Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | January 28, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | June 2, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, D Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Vinh Huy Village Complex Nui Loc Son Basin, South Vietnam, Quang Tin province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Harold is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 21e, Line 40. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Harold Francis Werle 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. Werle had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2322782. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, D Company.
He was born on January 28, 1948. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Winnebago county has been included within the archival record. We have Roscoe listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class Werle experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 2, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Vinh Huy Village Complex Nui Loc Son Basin, South Vietnam, Quang Tin province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Illinois who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Illinois was home to over 28,678 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,575 World War I
• 19,315 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 394 Prisoners of war
• 4,734 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 217 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,315 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 394 Prisoners of war
• 4,734 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 217 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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