Leonard Reza ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On April 22, 1971 Sergeant Reza was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 294525 |
| Service ID | 568709758 |
| Name | Leonard Reza |
| From | Patterson, Stanislaus County, California |
| Birth Date | September 30, 1950 |
| Casualty Date | April 22, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Patterson District Cemetery, Patterson, Stanislaus County, California |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Leonard Reza is buried or memorialized at Patterson District Cemetery, Patterson, Stanislaus County, California.  Leonard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 03w, Line 3. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Leonard Reza 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 September 5, 1970. Reza had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 568709758. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry, B Company.
He was born on September 30, 1950. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Stanislaus county has been included within the archival record. We have Patterson listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Reza experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 22, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 628 Prisoners of war
• 7,016 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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