Kenneth Lee Kirkes
★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On February 9, 1968 Second Lieutenant Kirkes was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ 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 | 282334 |
Service ID | 095741 |
Name | Kenneth Lee Kirkes |
From | Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee |
Birth Date | October 8, 1944 |
Casualty Date | February 9, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Marine Corps |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Specialty | Basic Infantry Officer |
Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, F Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Kenneth is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 38e, Line 54. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Kenneth Lee Kirkes 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 Marine Corps. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on December 11, 1967. Kirkes had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Basic Infantry Officer. Service number assignment was 095741. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, F Company.
He was born on October 8, 1944. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Coffee county has been included within the archival record. We have Tullahoma listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Kirkes experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 9, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Tennessee was home to over 11,719
American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Tennessee was home to over 11,719
American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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