CDR Peter Herman Krusi (1930-1967) - Find a Grave Memorial

CDR Peter Herman Krusi Veteran

Birth

4 Jun 1930

Illinois, USA

Death

3 Nov 1967 (aged 37)

Vietnam

Burial

Golden Gate National Cemetery

San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA Add to Map

Plot

MA, 108

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US Navy
Korea
Vietnam

Son of Jacob Krusi and Erna Frieda Schmid
Graduated from U. S. Naval Academy in the class of 1953, entered flight training at Pensacola and designated Naval Aviator.
Killed in crash of KA-3B tanker Bureau Number 147653 when bridle failed during catapult launch and loaded aircraft flying from USS Constellation operating off Vietnam impacted the water.

Lieutenant Commander - United States Navy; Panel 29E, Row 16 of "The Wall" on the DC Mall

Update provided by Jack Davison.

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ILLINOIS
COMMANDER US NAVY KOREA VIETNAM
AIR MEDAL - NAVY CROSS MEDAL

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