John Anthony Feldhaus ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On October 8, 1966 Commander Feldhaus was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ 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 | 272121 |
| Service ID | 409627945 |
| Name | John Anthony Feldhaus |
| From | Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | October 3, 1938 |
| Casualty Date | October 8, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit/Group | 7th Fleet, Atkron 152, TF 77, USS Oriskany CVA 34 |
| Casualty Type | Died while missing in action .. air crash on land .. Body not recovered until 2000 |
| Location | North Vietnam, Long Khanh province |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
John Anthony Feldhaus is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  John is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 11e, Line 60. |
Additional Details
Commander Feldhaus was a member of Attack Squadron 152, Carrier Air Wing 16 aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CVA-34). On October 8, 1966, he was the pilot of a Douglas Attack Skyrader (A-1H) over North Vietnam when his aircraft crashed. His remains were recovered on June 27, 2000 and identified on October 25, 2001. He is interred at Arlington National Cemetery.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John Anthony Feldhaus 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 Navy. Entered the service via Regular Military. Feldhaus had the rank of Commander. Service number assignment was 409627945. Attached to 7th Fleet, Atkron 152, TF 77, USS Oriskany CVA 34.
He was born on October 3, 1938. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Lawrence county has been included within the archival record. We have Lawrenceburg listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Navy Commander Feldhaus was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on October 8, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died while missing in action .. air crash on land .. Body not recovered until 2000. Incident location: North Vietnam, Long Khanh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ Tennessee was home to over 11,712 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 7,515 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,652 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,515 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,652 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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