Meir Engel★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On December 16, 1964 Lieutenant Colonel Engel was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ 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 | 322134 |
| Service ID | O535489 |
| Name | Meir Engel |
| From | Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
| Birth Date | September 12, 1914 |
| Casualty Date | December 16, 1964 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit/Group | Macv, Adv Team Sd-5891 |
| Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Heart Attack, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Remembered |  Meir is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 01e, Line 77. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Meir Engel 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 Reserve Military. Engel had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Service number assignment was O535489. Attached to Macv, Adv Team Sd-5891.
He was born on September 12, 1914. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Philadelphia county has been included within the archival record. We have Philadelphia listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Engel experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 16, 1964. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Died of Illness or Injury, Heart Attack, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Pennsylvania was home to over 44,122 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Pennsylvania was home to over 44,122 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 8,391 World War I
• 30,160 World War II
• 2,413 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 461 Prisoners of war
• 6,364 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 524 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
• 30,160 World War II
• 2,413 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 461 Prisoners of war
• 6,364 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 524 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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