Karl Edwin Klute ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Indiana
On March 14, 1966 Captain Klute was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Indiana. ★ 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 | 282488 |
| Service ID | 62017 |
| Name | Karl Edwin Klute |
| From | Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana |
| Birth Date | July 16, 1936 |
| Casualty Date | March 14, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land .. Body not recovered |
| Location | South Vietnam, Ba Xugen province |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Karl Edwin Klute is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Karl is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 06e, Line 7. |
Additional Details
Captain Klute was a member of the 90th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. On March 14, 1966, he was the pilot of a North American Super Sabre Fighter (F-100D) on a mission over Sa Xuyen, South Vietnam, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Karl Edwin Klute 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 Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. Klute had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was 62017. He was born on July 16, 1936. According to our records Indiana was his home or enlistment state and Wayne county has been included within the archival record. We have Richmond listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain Klute experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 14, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land .. Body not recovered. Incident location: South Vietnam, Ba Xugen province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 925 Korean War
• 1,531 Vietnam War
• 212 Prisoners of war
• 2,036 Missing in action
• 56 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 134 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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