Walter Allen Koehler★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On March 11, 1969 First Lieutenant Koehler was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ 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 | 282635 |
| Service ID | 5253278 |
| Name | Walter Allen Koehler |
| From | Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | February 24, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | March 11, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Rotary Wing Aviator |
| Unit/Group | 20th Engineer Brigade, 79th Engineer Group, Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Walter is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 29w, Line 11. |
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Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Walter Allen Koehler 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 Army. Koehler had the rank of First Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Rotary Wing Aviator. Service number assignment was 5253278. Attached to 20th Engineer Brigade, 79th Engineer Group, Headquarters Company.
He was born on February 24, 1946. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Clinton county has been included within the archival record. We have Carlyle listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Koehler experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 11, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Illinois was home to over 28,682 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Illinois was home to over 28,682 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,579 World War I
• 19,315 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,315 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
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