Son of Alfred F. Gill Sr. and Marcelin Gill (Cousino)
Brother of Alfred S Gill Jr. Ronald Gill Robert Gill
Donald Gill.and sisters Nancy Gill Norma Gill Martha Gill
Marline Gill Joanne Gill.
Killed in action in Vietnam 1968.∼Located on Panel 55E Line 013 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Other than the additional name this information was from a letter date May 11, 1968 for notification of next of kin.
PFC Gill was an Armor Crewman and his tour of duty began on Mar 28, 1968. He was assigned to B TRP, 1st SQDN, 4th CAVALRY, 1st INF DIV when he and fellow comrades, SSG Haywood Johnson Jr, PFC Terry Lee Moore and SGT Stanley Joseph Vossen perished while they were a passenger on a military vehicle and it was hit by hostile anti-tank rounds in Bihn Duong Province, South Vietnam while on a combat mission.
--------
Received the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) posthumously on May 28, 1968:
For heroism not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam: On This date, Private First Class Gill was serving with his troop during a reconnaissance in force operation southeast of Ph Loi Base Camp. The unit was suddenly subjected to intense small arms, automatic weapons, and rocket fire by a numerically superior North Vietnamese force. During the initial exchange of fire, one of the lead tanks in the armored column received a direct hit by a rocket round which caused the entire crew to be seriously wounded. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private First Class Gill voluntarily advanced through the hail of hostile rounds toward the disabled vehicle so that he could use the tank's guns to maintain fire superiority over the hostile forces. As soon as he reached the vehicle, he began ?? as both loader and gunner while a new crew brought effective fire on the enemy. Private First Class Gill fired his machine gun with such speed and accuracy, while he simultaneously assisted in loading the main gun, that the fire from the vehicle soon suppressed enemy activity to their front. For approximately 30 minutes, he continued his devastating fire until the vehicle was struck by another round and he became mortally wounded. His example of courage and initiative during the perilous situation was an inspiration to his comrades who vigorously continued to repel the insurgents. Private First Class Gill's outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Authority: By direction of the President, under the provision of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962
Information provided by Ancestry, The Virtual Wall and Coffelt Database.
Brother of Alfred S Gill Jr. Ronald Gill Robert Gill
Donald Gill.and sisters Nancy Gill Norma Gill Martha Gill
Marline Gill Joanne Gill.
Killed in action in Vietnam 1968.∼Located on Panel 55E Line 013 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Other than the additional name this information was from a letter date May 11, 1968 for notification of next of kin.
PFC Gill was an Armor Crewman and his tour of duty began on Mar 28, 1968. He was assigned to B TRP, 1st SQDN, 4th CAVALRY, 1st INF DIV when he and fellow comrades, SSG Haywood Johnson Jr, PFC Terry Lee Moore and SGT Stanley Joseph Vossen perished while they were a passenger on a military vehicle and it was hit by hostile anti-tank rounds in Bihn Duong Province, South Vietnam while on a combat mission.
--------
Received the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) posthumously on May 28, 1968:
For heroism not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam: On This date, Private First Class Gill was serving with his troop during a reconnaissance in force operation southeast of Ph Loi Base Camp. The unit was suddenly subjected to intense small arms, automatic weapons, and rocket fire by a numerically superior North Vietnamese force. During the initial exchange of fire, one of the lead tanks in the armored column received a direct hit by a rocket round which caused the entire crew to be seriously wounded. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private First Class Gill voluntarily advanced through the hail of hostile rounds toward the disabled vehicle so that he could use the tank's guns to maintain fire superiority over the hostile forces. As soon as he reached the vehicle, he began ?? as both loader and gunner while a new crew brought effective fire on the enemy. Private First Class Gill fired his machine gun with such speed and accuracy, while he simultaneously assisted in loading the main gun, that the fire from the vehicle soon suppressed enemy activity to their front. For approximately 30 minutes, he continued his devastating fire until the vehicle was struck by another round and he became mortally wounded. His example of courage and initiative during the perilous situation was an inspiration to his comrades who vigorously continued to repel the insurgents. Private First Class Gill's outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Authority: By direction of the President, under the provision of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962
Information provided by Ancestry, The Virtual Wall and Coffelt Database.
Son of Alfred F. Gill Sr. and Marcelin Gill (Cousino)
Brother of Alfred S Gill Jr. Ronald Gill Robert Gill
Donald Gill.and sisters Nancy Gill Norma Gill Martha Gill
Marline Gill Joanne Gill.
Killed in action in Vietnam 1968.∼Located on Panel 55E Line 013 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Other than the additional name this information was from a letter date May 11, 1968 for notification of next of kin.
PFC Gill was an Armor Crewman and his tour of duty began on Mar 28, 1968. He was assigned to B TRP, 1st SQDN, 4th CAVALRY, 1st INF DIV when he and fellow comrades, SSG Haywood Johnson Jr, PFC Terry Lee Moore and SGT Stanley Joseph Vossen perished while they were a passenger on a military vehicle and it was hit by hostile anti-tank rounds in Bihn Duong Province, South Vietnam while on a combat mission.
--------
Received the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) posthumously on May 28, 1968:
For heroism not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam: On This date, Private First Class Gill was serving with his troop during a reconnaissance in force operation southeast of Ph Loi Base Camp. The unit was suddenly subjected to intense small arms, automatic weapons, and rocket fire by a numerically superior North Vietnamese force. During the initial exchange of fire, one of the lead tanks in the armored column received a direct hit by a rocket round which caused the entire crew to be seriously wounded. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private First Class Gill voluntarily advanced through the hail of hostile rounds toward the disabled vehicle so that he could use the tank's guns to maintain fire superiority over the hostile forces. As soon as he reached the vehicle, he began ?? as both loader and gunner while a new crew brought effective fire on the enemy. Private First Class Gill fired his machine gun with such speed and accuracy, while he simultaneously assisted in loading the main gun, that the fire from the vehicle soon suppressed enemy activity to their front. For approximately 30 minutes, he continued his devastating fire until the vehicle was struck by another round and he became mortally wounded. His example of courage and initiative during the perilous situation was an inspiration to his comrades who vigorously continued to repel the insurgents. Private First Class Gill's outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Authority: By direction of the President, under the provision of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962
Information provided by Ancestry, The Virtual Wall and Coffelt Database.
Brother of Alfred S Gill Jr. Ronald Gill Robert Gill
Donald Gill.and sisters Nancy Gill Norma Gill Martha Gill
Marline Gill Joanne Gill.
Killed in action in Vietnam 1968.∼Located on Panel 55E Line 013 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Other than the additional name this information was from a letter date May 11, 1968 for notification of next of kin.
PFC Gill was an Armor Crewman and his tour of duty began on Mar 28, 1968. He was assigned to B TRP, 1st SQDN, 4th CAVALRY, 1st INF DIV when he and fellow comrades, SSG Haywood Johnson Jr, PFC Terry Lee Moore and SGT Stanley Joseph Vossen perished while they were a passenger on a military vehicle and it was hit by hostile anti-tank rounds in Bihn Duong Province, South Vietnam while on a combat mission.
--------
Received the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) posthumously on May 28, 1968:
For heroism not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam: On This date, Private First Class Gill was serving with his troop during a reconnaissance in force operation southeast of Ph Loi Base Camp. The unit was suddenly subjected to intense small arms, automatic weapons, and rocket fire by a numerically superior North Vietnamese force. During the initial exchange of fire, one of the lead tanks in the armored column received a direct hit by a rocket round which caused the entire crew to be seriously wounded. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private First Class Gill voluntarily advanced through the hail of hostile rounds toward the disabled vehicle so that he could use the tank's guns to maintain fire superiority over the hostile forces. As soon as he reached the vehicle, he began ?? as both loader and gunner while a new crew brought effective fire on the enemy. Private First Class Gill fired his machine gun with such speed and accuracy, while he simultaneously assisted in loading the main gun, that the fire from the vehicle soon suppressed enemy activity to their front. For approximately 30 minutes, he continued his devastating fire until the vehicle was struck by another round and he became mortally wounded. His example of courage and initiative during the perilous situation was an inspiration to his comrades who vigorously continued to repel the insurgents. Private First Class Gill's outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Authority: By direction of the President, under the provision of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962
Information provided by Ancestry, The Virtual Wall and Coffelt Database.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
