Boyd James Youngblood ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Georgia
On June 21, 1968 Private First Class Youngblood was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ 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 | 306842 |
Service ID | 53454731 |
Name | Boyd James Youngblood |
From | Dillard, Rabun County, Georgia |
Birth Date | June 20, 1946 |
Casualty Date | June 21, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
Unit/Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, C Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
Burial | Betty's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Rabun Gap, Georgia |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Boyd James Youngblood is buried or memorialized at Betty's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Rabun Gap, Georgia. Boyd is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 55w, Line 16. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Boyd James Youngblood 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 May 16, 1968. Youngblood had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 53454731. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, C Company.
He was born on June 20, 1946. According to our records Georgia was his home or enlistment state and Rabun county has been included within the archival record. We have Dillard listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Youngblood experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 21, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri 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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