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First Name: Walter

Last Name: Kirchofer

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Air Force (1947 - present)



Home of Record: Herkimer, NY
Middle Name: A.



Date of Birth: 1932

Date of Death: 21 August 1953

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Years Served:
Walter A. Kirchofer, Jr.

   
Engagements:
•  Korean War (1950 - 1953)

Biography:

Cadet Kirchofer was an U.S. Air Force sergeant, at the Advanced Jet Training School at Craig Air Force Base near Selma, Alabama. In 21 August 1953, he was killed when two jet aircrafts collided over Craig Air Force Base, two weeks before commissioning and graduation.

Aviation Cadet Kirchofer was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.



Honoree ID: 227241   Created by: MHOH

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