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Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Gabbard, a brave U.S. Army Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was just 21 years old.

A resident of Highland Heights, Kentucky, Sergeant Gabbard served with unwavering commitment as an Infantryman (MOS 11B40) with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

At the time of his death, Sergeant Gabbard was deployed in the Quang Tri Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.

Beginning his tour in Vietnam on Nov. 16, 1968, Sergeant Gabbard’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.

Sergeant Gabbard’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W17, Line 15, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 

To learn more about Sergeant Gabbard and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to Sergeant Gabbard or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.

Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of First Lieutenant Stanley Garfield Lawson, a brave U.S. Marine who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 25 years old.

A resident of Shelbyville, Kentucky, Lieutenant Lawson served with unwavering commitment as a Pilot (MOS 7562) with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Amphibious Force. 

At the time of his death, Lieutenant Lawson was deployed in the Quang Tri Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.

Beginning his tour in Vietnam on Sept. 3, 1968, Lieutenant Lawson’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Marine who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.

Lieutenant Lawson’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W43, Line 53, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 

To learn more about Lieutenant Lawson and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.

If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to Lieutenant Lawson or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.

Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Claude Perry, a brave Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 19 years old.

A resident of Pathfork, Kentucky, SP4 Perry served with unwavering commitment as an Infantryman (MOS 11B10) with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam. 

At the time of his death, SP4 Perry was deployed in the Binh Long Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.

Beginning his tour in Vietnam on March 6, 1968, SP4 Perry’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.

SP4 Perry’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W44, Line 59, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 

To learn more about SP4 Perry and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.

If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to SP4 Perry or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.

Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Carlos Dyral Vibbert, a brave Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 22 years old.

A resident of Louisville, Kentucky, SP4 Vibbert served with unwavering commitment as an Infantryman (MOS 11B10) with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam. 

At the time of his death, SP4 Vibbert was deployed in the Hau Nghia Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.

Beginning his tour in Vietnam on March 4, 1968, SP4 Vibbert’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.

SP4 Vibbert’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W45, Line 64, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 

To learn more about SP4 Vibbert and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.

If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to SP4 Vibbert or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.

Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Corporal Ralph Michael Hooks, a brave U.S Marine who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was just 20 years old.

A resident of Princeton, Kentucky, Corporal Hooks served with unwavering commitment as a Rifleman (MOS 0311) with Scout/Sniper Platoon, Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force. 

At the time of his death, Corporal Hooks was deployed in the Quang Nam Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.

Beginning his tour in Vietnam on Nov. 21, 1968, Corporal Hook’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Marine who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.

Corporal Hook’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W18, Line 15, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 

To learn more about Corporal Hook and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.

If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to Corporal Hooks or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.