Eddie Barry Hubrins ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On October 15, 1971 Specialist Four Hubrins was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 309586 |
| Service ID | 494563331 |
| Name | Eddie Barry Hubrins |
| From | Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California |
| Birth Date | December 28, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | October 15, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry, D Troop |
| Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Noncrew |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Burial | Simmons Cemetery, Catron, New Madrid County, Missouri |
| Remembered | Eddie Barry Hubrins is buried or memorialized at Simmons Cemetery, Catron, New Madrid County, Missouri.  Eddie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 02w, Line 39. |
Additional Details
Eddie Barry Hubrins had some family connections to the area of Catron, New Madrid County, Missouri. He had been living in Los Angeles.He was very seriously injured when an OH-6A scout helicopter was shot down near Quang Tri City on September 24, 1971. He died on October 15, 1971 as a result of those injuries. ▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Eddie Barry Hubrins 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 June 16, 1970. Hubrins had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 494563331. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry, D Troop.
He was born on December 28, 1948. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles county has been included within the archival record. We have Los Angeles listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Hubrins experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 15, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Noncrew. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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