Lee Roy Wright ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Colorado
On May 6, 1968 Private First Class Wright was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Colorado. ★ 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 | 306508 |
| Service ID | 54902052 |
| Name | Lee Roy Wright |
| From | La Veta, Huerfano County, Colorado |
| Birth Date | November 11, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | May 6, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Davidson Cemetery, Forbus, Fentress county, Tennessee |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Lee Roy Wright is buried or memorialized at Davidson Cemetery, Forbus, Fentress county, Tennessee.  Lee is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 56e, Line 19. |
Additional Details
Lee Roy Wright had some family connections to the area of Fentress county, Tennessee. He had been living in La Veta, Colorado.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Lee Roy Wright 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 April 27, 1968. Wright had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman. Service number assignment was 54902052. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, B Company. He was born on November 11, 1947. According to our records Colorado was his home or enlistment state and Huerfano county has been included within the archival record. We have La Veta listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Wright experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 6, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 3,337 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
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• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,337 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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