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First Name: Willard

Last Name: Burkhart

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Middle Name: Harley



Date of Birth: 03 March 1943

Date of Death: 05 February 1969

Rank: Warrant Officer 1

Years Served:
Willard Harley Burkhart

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Willard Harley Burkhart

Warrant Officer, U.S. Army

Willard Harley Burkhart was born on 3 March 1943.

On 5 February 1969, Warrant Officer Willard Harley Burkhart was serving with B Company, 9th Aviation Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, in Kien Tuong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Warrant Officer Burkhart was killed in the crash of his helicopter, which was due to non-hostile action. His body was recovered on 7 February 1969.

Badge and Medals

Army Aviator Badge
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Willard H Burkhart is located on Panel W33 Line 61 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Warrant Officer Burkhart is buried at Wilson Cemetery in Helton, KY.

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Honoree ID: 3582   Created by: MHOH

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