Jose Escamilla

On February 10, 1966 Staff Sergeant Escamilla was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.

Jose Escamilla

Vietnam War

Texas

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Service Details

This Profile ID	271667
Service ID	18513973
Name	Jose Escamilla
From	San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Birth Date	March 10, 1938
Casualty Date	February 10, 1966
War	Vietnam War
Service Branch	Army
Rank	Staff Sergeant
Specialty	Infantry Direct Fire Crewman
Unit/Group	25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, C Company
Casualty Type	Died through hostile action .. small arms fire
Location	8 km NW of Cu Chi, South Vietnam, Hua Nghia province
Notable Awards	★ Purple Heart
Remembered	Jose is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 05e, Line 22.

Commendations + Awards

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★ Purple Heart

★ Combat Infantryman Badge

★ Marksmanship Badge

★ National Defense Service Medal

★ Vietnam Campaign Medal

★ Vietnam Service Medal

★ Army Presidential Unit Citation

★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross

★ Army Good Conduct Medal

Notable Reference Sources

vvmf.org/ Wall-of-Faces/ 15260/ JOSE-ESCAMILLA

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