Individual Details
Steve Dennis Ledford
(7 Oct 1946 - 8 Apr 1968)
US Navy EN3 Steve Dennis Ledford, Vietnam Veteran and native of Ruston Louisiana.
US Navy Engineman Third Class Steve Dennis Ledford was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Navy, EN3 Ledford served our country until April 8th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Steve died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. Steve was born on October 7th, 1946 in Ruston, Louisiana. EN3 Ledford is on panel 48E, line 053 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
He is the son of Thomas B. & Helen Ledford
EN3 Steve Dennis Ledford served as an Engineman 3rd Class with Patrol Boat River-19, River Assault Squadron-5, Task Force 116, United States Naval Forces Vietnam, United States Navy.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
US Navy Engineman Third Class Steve Dennis Ledford was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Navy, EN3 Ledford served our country until April 8th, 1968 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that Steve died from artillery fire. His body was recovered. Steve was born on October 7th, 1946 in Ruston, Louisiana. EN3 Ledford is on panel 48E, line 053 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.
He is the son of Thomas B. & Helen Ledford
EN3 Steve Dennis Ledford served as an Engineman 3rd Class with Patrol Boat River-19, River Assault Squadron-5, Task Force 116, United States Naval Forces Vietnam, United States Navy.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
Events
| Birth | 7 Oct 1946 | Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana | |||
| Death | 8 Apr 1968 | Gia Dinh, South Vietnam |  |  | |
| Burial | Cook Cemetery, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana | | |
Families
| Father | Living |
| Mother | Helen Louise "Mimi" Cassidy (1921 - 2006) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Death
Steve Dennis LedfordSex: Male
Age: 21
Event Date: 08 Apr 1968
Event Place: Military Region 3 - Gia Dinh, Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Cause of Death: Artillery/Rocket
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Engineman (NAVY)
Race: Caucasian
Religion: Protestant- No Denominational Preference
Military Rank: Engineman (NAVY)
Military Service Branch: DN [Department of the Navy]
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Citizenship Status: U.S.
Service Number: 9196709
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1946
Residence Place: Ruston, Louisiana, United States
Burial
EN3 US Navy Vietnam PHEndnotes
1. United States Casualties of the Vietnam War, 1956-1998 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXZW-NRG.
2. United States Military Personnel who Died During the Vietnam War, 1956-2003 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXXY-BB8.
3. Find a Grave Memorial 16013228.