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COURAGE. SACRIFICE. A LIFETIME OF SERVICE.

Karl Danckwerth · Vietnam combat veteran · Dustoff medevac

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE™
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FROM THE MTG HISTORICAL ARCHIVE

A LIFETIME OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE

Karl Danckwerth | Vietnam Combat Veteran • U.S. Army Dustoff Medevac • Combat Medic

Karl served in Vietnam as a U.S. Army combat medic and Dustoff helicopter crewman, helping evacuate wounded servicemen from battlefields to medical care. His experiences shaped a lifelong commitment to veterans and to the American industries that support our nation.

MILITARY DECORATIONS

Purple Heart — for wounds sustained in combat.

Bronze Star Medal for Valor.

Army Commendation Medal for Valor.

17 Air Medals and additional military decorations.

New Jersey Distinguished Veteran Medal.

SERVICE TO FELLOW VETERANS

Karl has served as Chaplain, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 3, New York City. His commitment to fellow veterans continues through outreach, veteran events and support for wounded veterans.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

Service describes what veterans did. Sacrifice reminds America what freedom cost.