William Lloyd Kinnard ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On April 11, 1968 Private First Class Kinnard 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 | 282282 |
| Service ID | 56712408 |
| Name | William Lloyd Kinnard |
| From | Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California |
| Birth Date | November 3, 1947 |
| Casualty Date | April 11, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds |
| Location | Phong Dien 10 km NE of Hue, South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino County, California |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | William Lloyd Kinnard is buried or memorialized at Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino County, California.  William is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 49e, Line 23. |
Additional Details
William Lloyd Kinnard was born in Fannin County, Texas. He was later living in Hesperia, California.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William Lloyd Kinnard was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on March 3, 1968. Kinnard had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 56712408. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, B Company.
He was born on November 3, 1947. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and San Bernardino county has been included within the archival record. We have Hesperia listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Kinnard experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 11, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. multiple fragmentation wounds. Incident location: Phong Dien 10 km NE of Hue, South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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