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Gerald Thomas Parmeter
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on May 24, 1968. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California
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Gerald Thomas Parmeter
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Gerald Thomas Parmeter is among the 33,316 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to California. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.
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SERVICE OVERVIEW
| Name | Gerald Thomas Parmeter |
| From | Sonoma County, California |
| Born | September 4, 1947 |
| Death | May 24, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Branch | US Army |
| Group | 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, A Company |
| Cause | Hostile Died of Wounds, Other Explosive Device, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province |
| Awarded |
★ Purple Heart |
ORIGINS
Gerald Thomas Parmeter was born on September 4, 1947. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Sonoma County included within the archival record. We have Cazadero listed as the city.
SERVICE
He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on March 29, 1968. Parmeter had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56821853. Attached to 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, A Company.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Parmeter experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 24, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Other Explosive Device, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province.
REMEMBERED
Gerald Thomas Parmeter is buried or memorialized at Redwood Memorial Gardens, Guerneville, Sonoma County, California.
Gerald is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 68e, Line 6.
Gerald is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 68e, Line 6.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
Reference Links:
vvmf.org/ Wall-of-Faces/ 39556/ GERALD-T-PARMETER
findagrave.com/ memorial/ 9787368/ gerald-thomas-parmeter
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