Sheldon served as a - Pfc. - E3 - Army - Drafted Selective Service.
He was 21 years old at the time of his death, single not married.
Sheldon was born on December 12, 1949. He was from Strathcona, Minnesota.
His tour of duty in Vietnam began on January 26, 1970.
Sheldon served with the "A" Company, 26th Engineer Battalion,
196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Americal Division.
Sheldon died on March 1, 1971 in Quang Nam Province,
Republic of South Vietnam.
Sheldon's death was a result of an enemy explosive landmine.
His body was recovered.
Sheldon is interred in the Klondike Cemetery
Sheldon's religion was Lutheran & Missouri Synod.
The Faith Lutheran Church in Badger, Minnesota
Sheldon's name is listed on Panel 4W --- Line 14
of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
"Rest In Peace Sheldon You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"
Honors
Sheldon Lee Gulseth served his Country and Flag with Courage and Bravery.
His acts of Gallantry to his Men and Country earned him the following awards:
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat
The Army Commendation Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Clusterfor Meritorious Service
National Defence Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Gallentry Cross with Palm
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