Charles Edward McLeish ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On August 21, 1970 Captain McLeish 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 Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 287226 |
| Service ID | 396421871 |
| Name | Charles Edward McLeish |
| From | Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | November 27, 1944 |
| Casualty Date | August 21, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Kontum province |
| Burial | Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Charles Edward McLeish is buried or memorialized at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin.  Charles is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 08w, Line 128. |
Additional Details
On August 21, 1970, 1LT McLeish was on a training mission in a USAF North American F-100D Super Sabre #56-3435 jet fighter aircraft in a flight of two F-100s. During the mission, his plane was observed to roll and crash one mile south of Dak To in Kontum Province. No ejection occurred and McLeish was killed.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charles Edward McLeish 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. He began his tour on October 1, 1969. McLeish had the rank of Captain. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was 396421871. Attached to 7th Air Force, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron. He was born on November 27, 1944. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Dane county has been included within the archival record. We have Monona listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain McLeish experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on August 21, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Kontum province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Air Force
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 7,903 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
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• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,903 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,861 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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