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Casualty Info
Home Town Cullman, AL
Last Address Cullman, AL
Casualty Date Aug 31, 1970
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Long Khanh (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Damascus Cemetery - Cullman County, Alabama
Casualty Occurrence: This soldier was killed by hostile small arms fire during a combat operation in Long Khanh Province, in a hostile ENGAGEMENT 11 KM SE OF XUAN LOC AFLD 19700831
POSTED ON 8.31.2020, POSTED BY: A GRATEFUL VIETNAM VET, BRONZE STAR MEDAL AWARD(S). Sergeant James E. Duckworth was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his meritorious service. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to B CO, 3RD BN, 22ND INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/army
POSTED ON 1.12.2019, POSTED BY: [email protected]. FINAL MISSION OF SGT JAMES E. DUCKWORTH. At 9:30 AM on August 31, 1970, an element of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, engaged an undetermined-size enemy force seven miles southeast of Xuan Loc. Small arms and automatic weapons fire was exchanged, and the American infantrymen received supporting fire from U.S. artillery, helicopter gunships, and tactical air strikes. Contact was temporarily lost at 11:00 AM, but was regained at noon and continued until 1:20 PM. Enemy losses are unknown while U.S. casualties were two killed and six wounded. The lost Americans were SGT James E. Duckworth and PFC Gary R. Metz, infantrymen from B Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Metz was posthumously promoted to Corporal. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, bobcat.ws, and Headquarters, MACV, Monthly Summary for August 1970].
POSTED ON 6.19.2018, POSTED BY: LUCY MICIK, THANK YOU. Dear Sgt James Duckworth,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. You are on the same panel as Mike. Say hi to him in heaven. Independence Day is approaching, and we remember your sacrifice. We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
POSTED ON 10.22.2003, POSTED BY: CHRIS SPENCER, NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER. It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
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Manuel Pino 2/8 B Co 1st Cav-68-69, Fellow Nam Brother, B co 1/5th 1st Cav. I remember our dead brothers still live for us and bid us think of life, not death-of life to which in their youth they lent the passion and joy of the spring. As I listen, the great chorus of life and joy begins again and amid the awful orchestra of seen and unseen powers and destinies of good and evil our trumpets sound once more a note of daring, hope and will. I see them now as once I saw them on this earth. They are the same bright figures that also come before your eyes and when I speak of those who were my brothers, the same words describe yours. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Sunday, July 09, 2006.
POSTED BY: CURT CARTER. REMEMBERING AN AMERICAN HERO. Dear Sir, As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned. May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you. With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir. Curt Carter, May 19, 2012.
