Ronnie Lee Gipson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Kentucky
On July 23, 1972 Specialist Four Gipson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Kentucky. ★ 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 | 308975 |
Service ID | 402709883 |
Name | Ronnie Lee Gipson |
From | Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky |
Birth Date | February 22, 1947 |
Casualty Date | July 23, 1972 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Specialist Four |
Specialty | Wheel Vehicle Repairman |
Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Heart Attack, Ground Casualty |
Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal |
Remembered | Ronnie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 01w, Line 59. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Ronnie Lee Gipson 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 November 9, 1971. Gipson had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Wheel Vehicle Repairman. Service number assignment was 402709883.
He was born on February 22, 1947. According to our records Kentucky was his home or enlistment state and Marshall county has been included within the archival record. We have Benton listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Gipson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 23, 1972. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Heart Attack, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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