The Selected Viet Nam War Casualties Name Index

The letter K list of names

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SP4 Donald Larry KeeterSP4 Donald Larry Keeter
SP4 Donald Larry Keeter

SP4 Donald Larry Keeter; Birth: Jul. 22, 1945 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Death: Nov. 13, 1968 Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam. SP4 Donald Larry Keeter native of Charlotte, NC was a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, 23 years old and was married. It was reported that Donald died from artillery fire. His body was recovered.

He served with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, "Cacti Forever", 4th Infantry Division. The decorations earned by SP4 Donald L. Keeter include: The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart medal for his combat wounds, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. Burial: Sharon Memorial Park Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

PFC Harry Allen Kelly
PFC Harry Allen Kelly

PFC Harry Allen Kelly; Birth: Dec. 7, 1945 Death: Jul. 15, 1967, Vietnam. Private First Class Harry Allen Kelly served with the 919th Engineer Company, 11th Armored Cavalry. He was killed in action from multiple fragmentation wounds while serving in Phuoc Tuy, South Vietnam. Burial: Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., NC Plot: Old Section Row J. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)




PFC Billy Don Kennington
PFC Billy Don Kennington

PFC Billy Don Kennington; Birth: Mar. 4, 1942 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Death: Mar. 19, 1968, Vietnam. PFC Billy Don Kennington native of Charlotte, NC was a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, 26 years old and was married. It was reported that Billy died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered.

A Charlotte soldier who was in Vietnam only 2 1/2 months was reportedly kiled in action. PFC Billy Don Kennington was on a search and destroy mission in the Mekong Delta when he was killed by an enemy grenade March 19. Kennington was in the 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. He arrived in Vietnam January 6th after basic training at Ft Gordon, GA, and Ft. Jackson, SC. He was drafted in August 1967. The Army listed his death as resulting from "multiple metal fragment wounds from a hostile grenade." Kennington attended Harding High School and was employed by the Brake Service Company before entering the Army. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Violet M. Kennington; a son, Danny Glenn Kennington of the home; a sister, Mrs. Linda Ramsey of Charlotte: a brother, Jimmy S. Kennington of California; his parents, Mr. James E. Kennington (1917 - 1996) and Mrs. Aydell J. Kennington (1919 - 2000) of Charlotte; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn T. Deese of Marshville.

He served with Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, "Old Reliables". He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Sharon Memorial Park Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

Royd Steve Kerley
Royd Steve Kerley

Royd Steve Kerley; Birth: Sep. 14, 1946 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Death: Apr. 17, 1967, Vietnam. SP4 Royd Steve Kerley Jr, Vietnam Veteran native of Charlotte, NC was 20 years old and was married. It was reported that Royd died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered.

Several friends remember him as follows:

"You were younger than I but we had great times on the school bus. You will always remain in my memory as a good friend and lots of laughs."

"Steve and I were in the fourth grade when Steve entered Lula Elementary School, Lula, Georgia. Our teacher was Mrs. Maude Ivie, who died while we were in her classroom that year in 1956. I have fond memories of Steve as a very intelligent and good all around person. He had a hard working mother who raised four boys by herself. Every one of those boys grew up to be ones' to make their mother proud."

"I remember his beautiful dark skin and eyes. He was a very mild-mannered boy. Steve's hardworking mother reared four very intelligent, devoted guys."

"Steve Kerley was one of four sons of Doris Kerley. I knew Steve from the time we were in the fourth grade. He and his brothers were exceedingly intelligent and witty. Steve was a good man. He is greatly missed."

Royd Steve Kerley

His cousin says "when were growing up Steve's mother would bring Steve and his three brothers and come visit our grandparents who lived in North Carolina. There were about 7 years different between our ages I was born in 1939 and Steve was born in 1946, so we did not get to know each other as we would have liked to. Even at that age I could not believe the closeness that he and his brothers had."

He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry, "Black Horse". He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Sunset Memory GardensCharlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Plot: Kerley. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

David Allen Knox
David Allen Knox

David Allen Knox; Birth: Sep. 8, 1949 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Death: Nov. 11, 1968 Thua Thien, Vietnam. Sgt David Allen Knox, Vietnam Veteran native of Charlotte, NC was 19 years old and was not married. It was reported that David died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. A fellow comrade says he didn't know him personally. He was new in the company and was in his first action when he David killed. He felt it was so sad that David had made it almost his year tour then died in a small firefight. He served with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, "Strike", 101st Airborne Division, and "Screaming Eagles". He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Burial: Moore's Sanctuary AME Zion Cemetery Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. (Source: Posted with permission of Tom & Jim Reece, #46857744; finding NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites; Reconfigured and submitted by: Ron Yates)

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