Marine Corps - PFC - E2
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Oct 4, 1947
From: JOANNA, SC
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single
PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Apr 9, 1969
Casualty was on Sep 7, 1969
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Mickey is honored on the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial on Panel 18, Row 52.
In the painting, "Reflections" by Lee Teter, the live models were actual VVA Chapter 172 members Jim Williams, Dave Arnold, Jane Bass, Mike Thompson, Bill Custer and Dale Layton. Mickey Banks, a veteran who lost his life in Vietnam, is also depicted from a family photo. Williams is the veteran on this side of "The Wall". ------
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ORIGINS and HISTORY
Michael Francis Banks was born on October 4, 1947 in Joanna, Laurens County , South Carolina.
SERVICE DETAILS
Michael Francis Banks had enlisted in the Marine Corps. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. Start of tour or enlistment date was April 9, 1969. Banks had the rank of Private First Class. Occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number was 251826731. Served with 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, M Company.
CASUALTY CIRCUMSTANCES
Banks experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on September 7, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.
REMEMBERED and MEMORIALS
Michael is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18w, Line 52.
AWARDS and COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Distinguished Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation ★ Good Conduct Medal ★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Contributor: Investigator (48335245)
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Oct 4, 1947
From: JOANNA, SC
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single
PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Apr 9, 1969
Casualty was on Sep 7, 1969
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Mickey is honored on the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial on Panel 18, Row 52.
In the painting, "Reflections" by Lee Teter, the live models were actual VVA Chapter 172 members Jim Williams, Dave Arnold, Jane Bass, Mike Thompson, Bill Custer and Dale Layton. Mickey Banks, a veteran who lost his life in Vietnam, is also depicted from a family photo. Williams is the veteran on this side of "The Wall". ------
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ORIGINS and HISTORY
Michael Francis Banks was born on October 4, 1947 in Joanna, Laurens County , South Carolina.
SERVICE DETAILS
Michael Francis Banks had enlisted in the Marine Corps. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. Start of tour or enlistment date was April 9, 1969. Banks had the rank of Private First Class. Occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number was 251826731. Served with 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, M Company.
CASUALTY CIRCUMSTANCES
Banks experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on September 7, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.
REMEMBERED and MEMORIALS
Michael is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18w, Line 52.
AWARDS and COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Distinguished Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation ★ Good Conduct Medal ★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Contributor: Investigator (48335245)
Marine Corps - PFC - E2
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Oct 4, 1947
From: JOANNA, SC
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single
PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Apr 9, 1969
Casualty was on Sep 7, 1969
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Mickey is honored on the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial on Panel 18, Row 52.
In the painting, "Reflections" by Lee Teter, the live models were actual VVA Chapter 172 members Jim Williams, Dave Arnold, Jane Bass, Mike Thompson, Bill Custer and Dale Layton. Mickey Banks, a veteran who lost his life in Vietnam, is also depicted from a family photo. Williams is the veteran on this side of "The Wall". ------
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ORIGINS and HISTORY
Michael Francis Banks was born on October 4, 1947 in Joanna, Laurens County , South Carolina.
SERVICE DETAILS
Michael Francis Banks had enlisted in the Marine Corps. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. Start of tour or enlistment date was April 9, 1969. Banks had the rank of Private First Class. Occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number was 251826731. Served with 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, M Company.
CASUALTY CIRCUMSTANCES
Banks experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on September 7, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.
REMEMBERED and MEMORIALS
Michael is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18w, Line 52.
AWARDS and COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Distinguished Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation ★ Good Conduct Medal ★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Contributor: Investigator (48335245)
Age: 21
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Oct 4, 1947
From: JOANNA, SC
Religion: PROTESTANT
Marital Status: Single
PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Apr 9, 1969
Casualty was on Sep 7, 1969
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Mickey is honored on the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial on Panel 18, Row 52.
In the painting, "Reflections" by Lee Teter, the live models were actual VVA Chapter 172 members Jim Williams, Dave Arnold, Jane Bass, Mike Thompson, Bill Custer and Dale Layton. Mickey Banks, a veteran who lost his life in Vietnam, is also depicted from a family photo. Williams is the veteran on this side of "The Wall". ------
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ORIGINS and HISTORY
Michael Francis Banks was born on October 4, 1947 in Joanna, Laurens County , South Carolina.
SERVICE DETAILS
Michael Francis Banks had enlisted in the Marine Corps. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. Start of tour or enlistment date was April 9, 1969. Banks had the rank of Private First Class. Occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number was 251826731. Served with 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, M Company.
CASUALTY CIRCUMSTANCES
Banks experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on September 7, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.
REMEMBERED and MEMORIALS
Michael is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18w, Line 52.
AWARDS and COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart ★ Combat Action Ribbon ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Distinguished Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation ★ Good Conduct Medal ★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
Contributor: Investigator (48335245)
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