Rickey Jackson Whitehead ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On February 26, 1969 Private First Class Whitehead 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 Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 305019 |
| Service ID | 2474084 |
| Name | Rickey Jackson Whitehead |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | January 12, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | February 26, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, L Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Burial | Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Rickey Jackson Whitehead is buried or memorialized at Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.  Rickey is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 31w, Line 74. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Rickey Jackson Whitehead was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Marine Corps. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on September 29, 1968. Whitehead had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2474084. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, L Company.
He was born on January 12, 1949. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Kenosha listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class Whitehead experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 26, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri 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 Wisconsin 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.
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• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
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• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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