Tyrone Jackson★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On September 27, 1968 Lance Corporal Jackson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Tyrone Jackson
Vietnam War
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 323042 |
| Service ID | 2439649 |
| Name | Tyrone Jackson |
| From | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | August 16, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | September 27, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died of Wounds, Other Explosive Device, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Tyrone is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 42w, Line 29. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Tyrone Jackson 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on April 24, 1968. Jackson had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2439649. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines.
He was born on August 16, 1948. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Cook county has been included within the archival record. We have Chicago listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Jackson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 27, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Other Explosive Device, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▶ Illinois was home to over 28,684 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,579 World War I
• 19,317 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,317 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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