People
Photos
Purpose
Advertisement
Advertisement
  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. A
  5. Aument - Avancini
  6. Austin
  7. Orell - Peggie
  8. Oscar Austin
  9. Oscar Palmer Austin
A photo of Oscar Palmer Austin

Oscar Palmer Austin 1948 - 1969

Oscar Palmer Austin was born on January 15, 1948 in Nacogdoches, Comté de Nacogdoches County, TX États-Unis, and died at age 21 years old on February 23, 1969 in Province De Quảng Nam Vietnam. Oscar Austin was buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery 719 N 27th Ave, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ États-Unis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Oscar Palmer Austin.

Oscar Palmer Austin
Name
Update name details
Last residence
Update residence details
January 15, 1948
Nacogdoches, Comté de Nacogdoches County, TX, États-Unis
Birth
Update birth details
February 23, 1969
Province De Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Death
Update death details
Male
Looking for another Oscar Austin?
Updated: May 9, 2023
Biography ID: 192902026 What's this
Oscar Palmer Austin Oscar Austin (1948 - 1969)
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Oscar.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Oscar Palmer Austin's History: 1948 - 1969

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
- Discover how AncientFaces works.

  • Introduction

    Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the War in Vietnam in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class in Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, (Rein), FMF. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery west of Da Nang in Republic of Vietnam on February 23, 1969. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an assistant machine gunner with Company E, in connection with operations against enemy forces. During the early morning hours Pfc. Austin's observation post was subjected to a fierce ground attack by a large North Vietnamese Army force supported by a heavy volume of hand grenades, satchel charges, and small arms fire. Observing that 1 of his wounded companions had fallen unconscious in a position dangerously exposed to the hostile fire, Pfc. Austin unhesitatingly left the relative security of his fighting hole and, with complete disregard for his safety, raced across the fire-swept terrain to assist the marine to a covered location. As he neared the casualty, he observed an enemy grenade land nearby and, reacting instantly, leaped between the injured marine and the lethal object, absorbing the effects of its detonation. As he ignored his painful injuries and turned to examine the wounded man, he saw a North Vietnamese Army soldier aiming a weapon at his unconscious companion. With full knowledge of the probable consequences and thinking only to protect the marine, Pfc. Austin resolutely threw himself between the casualty and the hostile soldier, and, in doing, was mortally wounded. Pfc. Austin's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country". His Medal was posthumously awarded by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew to his family at the White House on April 20, 1970.
  • 01/15
    1948

    Birthday

    January 15, 1948
    Birthdate
    Nacogdoches, Comté de Nacogdoches County, TX États-Unis
    Birthplace
    ADVERTISEMENT BY

  • Military Service

    OSCAR PALMER AUSTIN PFC CO E 7 MAR 1 MAR DIV VIETNAM MEDAL OF HONOR ~ PURPLE HEART JAN 15 1948 FEB 23 1969
  • 02/23
    1969

    Death

    February 23, 1969
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Province De Quảng Nam Vietnam
    Death location
    ADVERTISEMENT BY

  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery 719 N 27th Ave, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ 85009, États-Unis
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Oscar

Oscar Palmer Austin
Photo of James Micheal Gaudin James Micheal Gaudin
575 favorites
05/09/2023
Oscar Palmer Austin
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the War in Vietnam in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class. Photo from find a grave
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
Comments
Leave a comment
The simple act of leaving a comment shows you care.
Cancel Share
Loading...one moment please loading spinner
- See how biographies work.
Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Oscar Austin's Family Tree & Friends

Oscar Austin's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Oscar Palmer Austin
Oscar Palmer Austin Jan 15, 1948 - Feb 23, 1969
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Oscar's Friends

Friends of Oscar Friends can be as close as family. Add Oscar's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Oscar Austin Biographies

Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1921) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1923) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1916) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1919) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1921) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1903) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1913) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1923) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1922) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1918)
Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1918) Austin, Oscar (Died 1885) Austin, Oscar (Nov 12, 1927 - Nov 17, 2006) Austin, Oscar (Sep 22, 1920 - Nov 15, 1998) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1922) Austin, Oscar (Born circa 1921) Austin, Oscar (Dec 13, 1923 - Jan 4, 1999) Austin, Oscar (Dec 1, 1890 - Sep 1973) Austin, Oscar (Jun 2, 1918 - Jan 14, 1999) Austin, Oscar (Jun 3, 1915 - Sep 1968)

Other Austin Family Biographies

Tibbetts, Cora (Born Jul 7, 1864) Austin, Cyrona (Born 1834) Austin, Elizabeth (Born 1802) Austin, Charles (Born 1887) Austin, Irving (Born 1890) Austin, Adelbert (Born 1855) Austin, William (Born 1811) Austin, Xen (Dec 13, 1914 - Dec 1975) Coombs, Ruth (Born circa Mar 9, 1894) H.(austin)coombs, Ruth (Born circa Mar 9, 1894)
Austin, Albert (Born circa Nov 30, 1840) Austin, Benjamin (Born circa Jul 12, 1837) Stewart(gibson)austin, Julia (Born circa 1859) Helen(austin)coombs, Ruth (Born circa Mar 9, 1894) Austin, William (1544 - Mar 25, 1636) Austin, Jane (1552 - 1567) Austin, Catherine Austin, Richard (Born 1944) Austin, Louis (Nov 25, 1911 - Sep 8, 1992) Austin, Ellis (Jul 1, 1902 - Sep 1976)
Advertisement
Advertisement
Show more
  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. A
  5. Aument - Avancini
  6. Austin
  7. Orell - Peggie
  8. Oscar Austin
  9. Oscar Palmer Austin
Back to Top
Advertisement
Advertisement