Kenneth Eugene Greenfield★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from West Virginia
On November 22, 1967 Private First Class Greenfield was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of West Virginia. ★ 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 | 309092 |
| Service ID | 11572896 |
| Name | Kenneth Eugene Greenfield |
| From | Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia |
| Birth Date | December 1, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | November 22, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 9th Infantry Division, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Long An province |
| Burial | Tuscarora Cemetery, Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Kenneth Eugene Greenfield is buried or memorialized at Tuscarora Cemetery, Martinsburg, West Virginia.  Kenneth is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 30e, Line 62. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Kenneth Eugene Greenfield 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 17, 1967. Greenfield had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 11572896. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry, B Company.
He was born on December 1, 1948. According to our records West Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Berkeley county has been included within the archival record. We have Martinsburg listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Greenfield experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 22, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long An province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Bronze Star
★ 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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West Virginia was home to over 8,322 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
West Virginia was home to over 8,322 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,110 World War I
• 5,620 World War II
• 859 Korean War
• 733 Vietnam War
• 149 Prisoners of war
• 1,253 Missing in action
• 23 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,620 World War II
• 859 Korean War
• 733 Vietnam War
• 149 Prisoners of war
• 1,253 Missing in action
• 23 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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