Peter Joel Yeingst ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On February 12, 1967 First Lieutenant Yeingst 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 Pennsylvania. ★ 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 | 306691 |
Service ID | 3156148 |
Name | Peter Joel Yeingst |
From | Elverson, Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Birth Date | March 1, 1941 |
Casualty Date | February 12, 1967 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Air Force |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Specialty | Pilot |
Unit/Group | 7th Air Force |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
Location | South Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy province |
Burial | Mt Zion Cemetery, Monroe, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Peter Joel Yeingst is buried or memorialized at Mt Zion Cemetery, Monroe, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Peter is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 15e, Line 23. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Peter Joel Yeingst 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. Yeingst had the rank of First Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was 3156148. Attached to 7th Air Force.
He was born on March 1, 1941. According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Chester county has been included within the archival record. We have Elverson listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force First Lieutenant Yeingst experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 12, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ 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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