Pekka Trunkhahn ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On May 16, 1966 Specialist Four Trunkhahn was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ 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 | 302491 |
| Service ID | 16788661 |
| Name | Pekka Trunkhahn |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | May 28, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | May 16, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, A Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. accidental homicide |
| Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star |
| Remembered | 
Pekka Trunkhahn is buried or memorialized at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Pekka is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 07e, Line 66. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Pekka Trunkhahn 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. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on January 19, 1966. Trunkhahn had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 16788661. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, A Company.
He was born on May 28, 1945. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Kenosha listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Trunkhahn experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 16, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. accidental homicide. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin 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.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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