Robert C. Keller served as a 1st Lieutenant - Grade 02 - Army - Reserve
He was 25 years old at the time of his death.
Robert was born on May 31, 1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
His tour of duty began on January 13, 1966.
Robert served with the 73rd Aviation Company (AS) (aerial surveillance),
1st Aviation Brigade.
Robert died on October 16, 1966 in Kien Hoa Province,
Republic of South Vietnam. His body was recovered.
"Please see obituary below"
His death was a result of a mid air collision with another Army OV- 1A, Mohawk Aircraft from the 73rd AS. Robert died that day with his observer,
Lt. Albert G. Hallowell, U.S. Navy. Robert's aircraft I.D. # was
OV-1A- 63- 13130. They were involved in a daylight recon mission.
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Robert's religion was Lutheran & Missouri Synod.
He was married. Robert left a wife June, daughter Lory, and a son Robert.
Robert is interred at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Lt. Albert Hallowell, USN is interred in the Arlington National Cemetery Washington, D.C.
Robert's name is listed on Panel 11E --- Line 79
of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
"Rest In Peace Robert You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"
Honors
Robert served his Country, the Army and the Men he served with, with courage and honor. His distinguished and meritorious service to his Country earned him the following awards:
Purple Heart for wounds received
Air Medal with V Device
Air Medal with 7 oak leaf clusters
National Defence Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
Meritorious Unit Commendation
The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Gallantry Cross with Palm
Lt. Robert Critchley Keller's Obituary
Lafayette College Graduate
Killed in action in Vietnam
"Reprinted from the Easton Express Newspaper 1966"
First Lt. Robert Critchley Keller II of Camp Hill, a 1963 graduate of Lafayette Collage, has been killed in Vietnam, the Defense Department has announced today.
Lt Keller was killed Oct. 16 in a collision of two American airplanes, the Department said. He had earned the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters for flying over enemy territory.
Keller was active in dozens of activities during his years at Lafayette. He played varsity football and was a member of the ice hockey club.
He was a class officer twice: first as vice president of his freshman class and then again as vice president of his senior class. He was president of the Maroon Key Society, President of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, distribution manager of the Mélange, the college yearbook.
He also was a member of the Knights of the Round Table honorary organization, a member of the Varsity L Club, treasurer of the Lafayette chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a member of the Scabbard & Blade Society, and was listed as Who's Who in the American Colleges and Universities.
Keller received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He was designated a Distinguished Military Student.
Born May 31, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert C. Keller and Mary Rowe Keller. He was graduated from the Camp Hill High School in 1959.
Keller was married to the former June Martin. Survivors include his widow, two children, a sister and his mother.
