Kenneth R. McDaniel

Kenneth R. McDaniel

The following August 28, 1969, Lowell Tribune article was found in the Lowell Public Library's local history files (LH--Vital Statistics, vol. 5, page 78):

Killed in Vietnam Action

Army Pfc. Kenneth McDaniel was killed in Vietnam action on Wednesday, August 13. The Defense Department said that he was killed when he was hit by artillery fire as he manned a heavy machine gun.

Kenneth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent McDaniel of Old Sanger Rd., Lowell. He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Pvt. Roy McDaniels, Charles and Terry; and four sisters, Vernice, Letha, Becky and Bonnie.

Kenneth graduated from Lowell High School and joined the Army in 1967. He served in Germany, then was sent to Vietnam in January 1968, and served with the 1st Air Cavalry division.

The funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. at a Crown Point funeral home with Rev. David Jay officiating. Burial was in Kentucky.

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