Milo George Maahs ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Minnesota
On January 21, 1969 Captain Maahs 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 Minnesota. ★ 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 | 285216 |
| Service ID | 3102276 |
| Name | Milo George Maahs |
| From | Nashua, Wilkin County, Minnesota |
| Birth Date | May 6, 1937 |
| Casualty Date | January 21, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Milo is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 34w, Line 51. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Milo George Maahs 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 Reserve Military. He began his tour on June 15, 1968. Maahs had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was 3102276. Attached to 7th Air Force, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
He was born on May 6, 1937. According to our records Minnesota was his home or enlistment state and Wilkin county has been included within the archival record. We have Nashua listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain Maahs experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on January 21, 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
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Minnesota who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▶ Minnesota was home to over 8,078 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,482 World War I
• 3,780 World War II
• 741 Korean War
• 1,075 Vietnam War
• 244 Prisoners of war
• 1,860 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 82 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,780 World War II
• 741 Korean War
• 1,075 Vietnam War
• 244 Prisoners of war
• 1,860 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 82 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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