Jesse Rodriquez Acosta ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On May 16, 1965 Staff Sergeant Acosta was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ 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 | 321307 |
| Service ID | 18456314 |
| Name | Jesse Rodriquez Acosta |
| From | San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas |
| Birth Date | August 6, 1934 |
| Casualty Date | May 16, 1965 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 13th Air Force, 34th Tac Grp, 3511th Fld Maint Sqdr |
| Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Other Accident, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Remembered |  Jesse is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 01e, Line 115. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Jesse Rodriquez Acosta 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 Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. Acosta had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Service number assignment was 18456314. Attached to 13th Air Force, 34th Tac Grp, 3511th Fld Maint Sqdr.
He was born on August 6, 1934. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Bexar county has been included within the archival record. We have San Antonio listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Staff Sergeant Acosta was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on May 16, 1965. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Other Accident, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Texas was home to over 26,482 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,778 World War I
• 18,495 World War II
• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 470 Prisoners of war
• 4,839 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 177 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
• 18,495 World War II
• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 470 Prisoners of war
• 4,839 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 177 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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