George Kenneth Golden ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Alabama
On March 28, 1969 Private First Class Golden was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Alabama. ★ 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 | 364946 |
| Service ID | 53847479 |
| Name | George Kenneth Golden |
| From | Eva, Morgan County, Alabama |
| Birth Date | November 22, 1948 |
| Casualty Date | March 28, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Indirect Fire Infantryman |
| Unit/Group | C Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | Hostile, died of wounds, Multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | Binh Long Province, South Vietnam |
| Burial | Simcoe United Methodist Cemetery, Simcoe, Cullman County, Alabama |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | George Kenneth Golden is buried or memorialized at Simcoe United Methodist Cemetery, Simcoe, Cullman County, Alabama.  George is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 28w, Line 69. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: George Kenneth Golden 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. He began his tour on October 12, 1968. Golden had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Indirect Fire Infantryman. Service number assignment was 53847479. Attached to C Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division.
He was born on November 22, 1948. According to our records Alabama was his home or enlistment state and Morgan county has been included within the archival record. We have Eva listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Golden experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 28, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, died of wounds, Multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: Binh Long Province, South Vietnam. |
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 Alabama 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.
▼ Alabama was home to over 9,311 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 6,043 World War II
• 730 Korean War
• 1,211 Vietnam War
• 105 Prisoners of war
• 1,518 Missing in action
• 52 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 79 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
• 6,043 World War II
• 730 Korean War
• 1,211 Vietnam War
• 105 Prisoners of war
• 1,518 Missing in action
• 52 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 79 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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