George Henry Rush Jr★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On August 27, 1967 Petty Officer Second Class Rush was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan. ★ 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 | 311740 |
| Service ID | 4847473 |
| Name | George Henry Rush Jr |
| From | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | September 3, 1935 |
| Casualty Date | August 27, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
| Specialty | Aviation Machinist's Mate Jet Engine Mechanic Second Class |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Crew |
| Location | South Vietnam, Gia Dinh province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  George is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 25e, Line 54. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - George Henry Rush Jr 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 Navy. Entered the service via Regular Military. Rush had the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. His military occupation or specialty was Aviation Machinist's Mate Jet Engine Mechanic Second Class. Service number assignment was 4847473.
He was born on September 3, 1935. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne county has been included within the archival record. We have Detroit listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Navy Rush was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on August 27, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Crew. Incident location: South Vietnam, Gia Dinh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▶ Michigan was home to over 19,849 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 3,044 World War I
• 12,621 World War II
• 1,519 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 317 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 67 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,621 World War II
• 1,519 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 317 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 67 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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