Artie L Kayser ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from West Virginia
Artie L Kayser
World War II
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On December 30, 1942 Second Lieutenant Kayser was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of West Virginia. ★ 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 | 129043 |
| Service ID | O-791116 |
| Name | Artie L Kayser |
| From | Ohio County, West Virginia |
| Casualty Date | December 30, 1942 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 343rd Fighter Group, 54th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Artie L Kayser is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Artie L Kayser was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Kayser had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-791116. Attached to 343rd Fighter Group, 54th Fighter Squadron.
According to our records West Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Ohio county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Kayser was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on December 30, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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• 860 Korean War
• 733 Vietnam War
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• 23 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 96 D-Day Normandy casualties
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• 860 Korean War
• 733 Vietnam War
• 150 Prisoners of war
• 1,254 Missing in action
• 23 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 96 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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