Louis Kenneth Kanaar ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On January 9, 1966 Captain Kanaar 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 Michigan. ★ 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 | 322050 |
| Service ID | 3006134 |
| Name | Louis Kenneth Kanaar |
| From | Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | September 26, 1931 |
| Casualty Date | January 9, 1966 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Long province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Louis is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 04e, Line 60. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Louis Kenneth Kanaar 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. Kanaar had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was 3006134.
He was born on September 26, 1931. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Muskegon county has been included within the archival record. We have Muskegon listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain Kanaar was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on January 9, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Long 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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▼ Michigan was home to over 19,858 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 3,039 World War I
• 12,634 World War II
• 1,520 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,634 World War II
• 1,520 Korean War
• 2,665 Vietnam War
• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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