William Dean Wilson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Oklahoma
On May 25, 1968 Corporal Wilson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Oklahoma. ★ 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 | 305912 |
| Service ID | 15929041 |
| Name | William Dean Wilson |
| From | Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma |
| Birth Date | July 17, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | May 25, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Fsb 29 5 km Ssw of Ben Het, South Vietnam, Kontum province |
| Burial | Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | William Dean Wilson is buried or memorialized at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  William is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 67w, Line 8. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William Dean 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 Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on September 27, 1967. Wilson had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 15929041. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, C Company.
He was born on July 17, 1949. According to our records Oklahoma was his home or enlistment state and Tulsa county has been included within the archival record. We have Tulsa listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Corporal Wilson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 25, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Fsb 29 5 km Ssw of Ben Het, South Vietnam, Kontum province. |
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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Honoring the men and women of Oklahoma 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.
▼ Oklahoma was home to over 9,490 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,555 World War I
• 6,315 World War II
• 632 Korean War
• 988 Vietnam War
• 237 Prisoners of war
• 1,603 Missing in action
• 55 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 68 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 13 Medal of Honor recipients
• 6,315 World War II
• 632 Korean War
• 988 Vietnam War
• 237 Prisoners of war
• 1,603 Missing in action
• 55 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 68 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 13 Medal of Honor recipients
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