Ben Hervey Ide
On December 19, 1968 Chief Warrant Officer Ide was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 279736 |
| Service ID | 3152600 |
| Name | Ben Hervey Ide |
| From | Marina, Monterey County, California |
| Birth Date | April 13, 1938 |
| Casualty Date | December 19, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer |
| Specialty | Helicopter Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 1st Aviation Brigade, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 361st Aviation Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Burial | Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ben Hervey Ide is buried or memorialized at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Ben is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 36w, Line 45. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Notable Reference Sources
California Gold Star Veterans Gallery
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California was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some notable statistics:
• 1,915 World War I
• 20,316 World War II
• 2,503 Korean War
• 5,266 Vietnam War
• 591 Prisoners of war
• 6,084 Missing in action
• 171 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 37 Medal of Honor recipients
• 20,316 World War II
• 2,503 Korean War
• 5,266 Vietnam War
• 591 Prisoners of war
• 6,084 Missing in action
• 171 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 37 Medal of Honor recipients
Guardians of Honor Credits
Research
Honor States Admin
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San Diego Coin & Bullion
U-Haul Supported National Memorial Day Parade
Balboa Park Veterans Museum
National D-Day Memorial
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National Archives (NARA)
Library of Congress (LOC)
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
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