Kindel, James Carl
Air Force Captain

James Carl Kindel, age 35, from Erie County East Aurora, New York .

Parents: Mrs. Stanley Lowes
Spouse: Francyse A. Kindel
Children: Dennis P., 6; Suzanne M, 4; Steven D, 2

Service era: Vietnam
Schools: Orchard Park High, Alfred University graduate and Buffalo University graduate.

Date of death: Tuesday, December 14, 1965
Death details: He was abord an unarmed observation plane on a reconnaissance mission when he spotted a Viet Cong patrol. He flew directly above the unit and was relaying their position when he was shot down.

Source: National Archives, Buffalo News (1966)