August Karl Ritzau ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Oregon
On November 27, 1968 First Lieutenant Ritzau was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Oregon. ★ 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 | 294950 |
Service ID | 5241062 |
Name | August Karl Ritzau |
From | Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon |
Birth Date | July 23, 1945 |
Casualty Date | November 27, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Specialty | Rotary Wing Aviator |
Unit/Group | 1st Aviation Brigade, 269th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 187th Aviation Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
Location | 3 km SE of Tay Ninh City, South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | August is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 38w, Line 78. |
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Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: August Karl Ritzau was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Ritzau had the rank of First Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Rotary Wing Aviator. Service number assignment was 5241062. Attached to 1st Aviation Brigade, 269th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 187th Aviation Company.
He was born on July 23, 1945. According to our records Oregon was his home or enlistment state and Clackamas county has been included within the archival record. We have Clackamas listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army First Lieutenant Ritzau experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 27, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: 3 km SE of Tay Ninh City, South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province. |
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
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