Rank Insignia Previous Honoree ID Next Honoree ID


   
honoree image
First Name: Gerald

Last Name: Acton

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Saginaw, MI
Middle Name: Richard



Date of Birth: 09 December 1948

Date of Death: 12 May 1969

Rank: Specialist 4

Years Served:
Gerald Richard Acton

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Gerald Richard Acton
Specialist Four, U.S. Army

On 12 May 1969, Specialist Four Gerald Richard Acton was serving with the 64th Transportation Company, 124th Transportation Battalion, 8th Transportation Group, Army Support Command Qui Nhon, 1st Logistical Command, in Kontum Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SPC4 Acton was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Gerald R Acton is located on Panel W25 Line 58 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230990   Created by: MHOH

Ribbons


Medals


Badges


Honoree Photos

honoree imagehonoree imagehonoree image

honoree imagehonoree image

honoree image

Remembrances


Tributes