John Curtis Wells ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On March 22, 1968 Specialist Four Wells was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ 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 | 321434 |
| Service ID | 16828034 |
| Name | John Curtis Wells |
| From | Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | July 30, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | March 22, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | Special Forces, 5th Sfg, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Artillery Rocket Mortar, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Prov Unknown, Mr Ii province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  John is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 45e, Line 61. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John Curtis Wells 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 July 23, 1966. Wells had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 16828034. Attached to Special Forces, 5th Sfg, C Company.
He was born on July 30, 1948. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne county has been included within the archival record. We have Dearborn listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Wells experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 22, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Artillery Rocket Mortar, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Prov Unknown, Mr Ii province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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Honoring the men and women of Michigan who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Michigan was home to over 19,853 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 12,632 World War II
• 1,520 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,238 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,632 World War II
• 1,520 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,238 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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