Joseph Bernard Ziel★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Indiana
On November 30, 1971 Specialist Four Ziel was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Indiana. ★ 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 | 306955 |
| Service ID | 322480897 |
| Name | Joseph Bernard Ziel |
| From | Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana |
| Birth Date | December 7, 1952 |
| Casualty Date | November 30, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Single Rotor Turbine Observation Utility Helicopter Repairman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Aviation Brigade, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, C Troop |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. vehicle crash |
| Location | South Vietnam, Vinh Long province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal |
| Remembered |  Joseph is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 02w, Line 81. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Joseph Bernard Ziel 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 May 24, 1971. Ziel had the rank of Specialist Four. His military occupation or specialty was Single Rotor Turbine Observation Utility Helicopter Repairman. Service number assignment was 322480897. Attached to 1st Aviation Brigade, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, C Troop.
He was born on December 7, 1952. According to our records Indiana was his home or enlistment state and Monroe county has been included within the archival record. We have Bloomington listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Ziel experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 30, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. vehicle crash. Incident location: South Vietnam, Vinh Long province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Indiana was home to over 13,305 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Indiana was home to over 13,305 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,625 World War I
• 9,223 World War II
• 925 Korean War
• 1,531 Vietnam War
• 213 Prisoners of war
• 2,037 Missing in action
• 56 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 131 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
• 9,223 World War II
• 925 Korean War
• 1,531 Vietnam War
• 213 Prisoners of war
• 2,037 Missing in action
• 56 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 131 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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