Mark Steven Witt ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Nebraska
On August 31, 1969 Private First Class Witt was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Nebraska. ★ 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 | 306087 |
| Service ID | 507709563 |
| Name | Mark Steven Witt |
| From | Winside, Wayne County, Nebraska |
| Birth Date | September 17, 1950 |
| Casualty Date | August 31, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Near LZ (landing zone) Ike 12 km S of Katum, South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Mark is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18w, Line 18. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Mark Steven Witt was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on July 17, 1969. Witt had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 507709563. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, B Company.
He was born on September 17, 1950. According to our records Nebraska was his home or enlistment state and Wayne county has been included within the archival record. We have Winside listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Witt experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 31, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Near LZ (landing zone) Ike 12 km S of Katum, South Vietnam, Tay Ninh 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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▶ Nebraska was home to over 6,284 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,581 World War I
• 3,989 World War II
• 319 Korean War
• 395 Vietnam War
• 193 Prisoners of war
• 1,004 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,989 World War II
• 319 Korean War
• 395 Vietnam War
• 193 Prisoners of war
• 1,004 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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