Michael Lee Klingner ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Nebraska
On April 6, 1970 Captain Klingner 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 Nebraska. ★ 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 | 323414 |
Service ID | 507527558 |
Name | Michael Lee Klingner |
From | McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska |
Birth Date | July 14, 1945 |
Casualty Date | April 6, 1970 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Air Force |
Rank | Captain |
Specialty | Pilot |
Unit/Group | 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Casualty Type | Hostile, Died While Missing, Air Crash, Body not recovered |
Location | Laos |
Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Michael Lee Klingner is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. Michael is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 12w, Line 101. |
Additional Details
Captain Klingner was a member of the 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On April 6, 1970, he was the pilot of a North American Super Sabre Fighter (F-100D) on a mission over Laos, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Michael Lee Klingner 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. He began his tour on September 8, 1969. Klingner had the rank of Captain. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was 507527558. Attached to 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
He was born on July 14, 1945. According to our records Nebraska was his home or enlistment state and Red Willow county has been included within the archival record. We have McCook listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain Klingner was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on April 6, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, Died While Missing, Air Crash, Body not recovered. Incident location: Laos. |
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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