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First Name: Kenneth

Last Name: Buell

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Gender: Male

Branch: Navy (present)

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Middle Name: Richard



Date of Birth: 24 August 1939

Date of Death: 23 March 1978 (Presumed)

Rank or Rate: Lieutenant Commander

Years Served:
Kenneth Richard Buell

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Kenneth Richard Buell

Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy

Kenneth Richard Buell was born on 24 August 1939. He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1963.

On 17 September 1972, Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Richard Buell was serving with Attack Squadron VA-35 (Black Panthers), Carrier Air Wing 9, off the carrier USS America.

On that day, LCDR Buell's was listed as Missing over North Vietnam. On 23 March 1978 the status changed to Died While Missing. His body has not yet been recovered.

Badge and Medals

Naval Flight Officer Badge
Purple Heart
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Antarctic Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

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The name Kenneth R Buell is located on Panel 01W Line 073 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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Honoree ID: 3571   Created by: MHOH

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