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Gordon Patterson Eadie
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on August 15, 1967. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan ★ May his positive example inspire us, as global citizens. ★ When we work together, we can help one another.
America's Fallen
Vietnam War
US Marine Corps
Gordon Patterson Eadie is among the 20,063 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to Michigan. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
| Name |
Gordon Patterson Eadie |
| From |
Wayne County, Michigan |
| Born |
April 11, 1947 |
| Death |
August 15, 1967 |
| War |
Vietnam War |
| Rank |
Lance Corporal |
| Specialty |
Rifleman |
| Branch |
US Marine Corps |
| Group |
1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, C Company |
| Cause |
Hostile, Killed in Action |
| Location |
Cam Thanh, South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Awarded |
★ Purple Heart
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Gordon Patterson Eadie was born on April 11, 1947. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne County included within the archival record. We have Detroit listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. Eadie had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2285503. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, C Company.
CASUALTY
 During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Eadie experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 15, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: Cam Thanh, South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.
REMEMBERED
 Gordon is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 24e, Line 113.
COMMENDATIONS
★ 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
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS. https://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=271002
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Elizabeth Schmidt (McGill)
To the family of Gordon P. Eadie, Class of 1965
Elizabeth (Schmidt) McGill Class of 1959, I did not know Gordon but I want to thank the family of Gordon for his service in Vietnam. I have a cousin David L. McMath who die in Vietnam.
Elizabeth (Schmidt) McGill, Class of 1959