Leon Wilson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Georgia
On April 8, 1969 Corporal Wilson 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 Georgia. ★ 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 | 305845 |
| Service ID | 2378967 |
| Name | Leon Wilson |
| From | Jeffersonville, Twiggs County, Georgia |
| Birth Date | July 18, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | April 8, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, L Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Leon is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 27w, Line 43. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Leon Wilson 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. He began his tour on April 29, 1968. Wilson had the rank of Corporal. Service number assignment was 2378967. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, L Company.
He was born on July 18, 1949. According to our records Georgia was his home or enlistment state and Twiggs county has been included within the archival record. We have Jeffersonville listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Corporal Wilson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 8, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Georgia was home to over 10,420 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,541 World War I
• 6,511 World War II
• 783 Korean War
• 1,585 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,610 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 84 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
• 6,511 World War II
• 783 Korean War
• 1,585 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,610 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 84 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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