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About Billie Ray McCall
Sgt.Billy Ray McCall
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Sgt Co. G 26 Mar 3 Mar Div Florida Vietnam PH... Honored on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Panel 40E, Row 066.
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Billie Ray McCall
Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Florida
Billie Ray McCall
Vietnam War
Vietnam WarFlorida
On February 22, 1968 Sergeant McCall was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Florida. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID 286506
Service ID 2080939
Name Billie Ray McCall
From Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida
Birth Date November 17, 1945
Casualty Date February 22, 1968
War Vietnam War
Service Branch Marine Corps
Rank Sergeant
Specialty Rifleman
Unit/Group 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, G Company
Casualty Type Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar
Location South Vietnam, Quang Tri province
Burial Oaklawn Cemetery, Winter Haven, Florida
Notable Awards
★ Purple Heart
Remembered Billie Ray McCall is buried or memorialized at Oaklawn Cemetery, Winter Haven, Florida.
Billie is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 40e, Line 66.
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis:
Billie Ray McCall was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on July 16, 1967. McCall had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2080939. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, G Company.
He was born on November 17, 1945. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Polk county has been included within the archival record. We have Winter Haven listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Sergeant McCall experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 22, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Billie Ray McCall's Timeline
1945 |
November 17, 1945
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Winter Haven, Polk County, FL, United States
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1968 |
February 22, 1968
Age 22
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Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
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