Arthur William Cofer ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On March 10, 1969 Captain Cofer 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 Illinois. ★ 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 | 319733 |
| Service ID | 3150499 |
| Name | Arthur William Cofer |
| From | Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | December 7, 1941 |
| Casualty Date | March 10, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 37th Tfw, 612th Tfs |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot |
| Location | South Vietnam, Ninh Thuan province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Arthur is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 30w, Line 100. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Arthur William Cofer 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. Cofer had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was 3150499. Attached to 7th Air Force, 37th Tfw, 612th Tfs.
He was born on December 7, 1941. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Sangamon county has been included within the archival record. We have Springfield listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain Cofer was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on March 10, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot. Incident location: South Vietnam, Ninh Thuan 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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▼ Illinois was home to over 28,680 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 394 Prisoners of war
• 4,735 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 217 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,316 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 394 Prisoners of war
• 4,735 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 217 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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