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| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=47BEA957-3C32-40B6-A469-EC66075B2941 | Portman/Brown/Tiberi Bill Honoring Fallen Ohio Soldier Sent to President's Desk | 2016-12-10 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Would Designate the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), along with Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH), announced that the Senate has passed legislation to honor fallen Ohio soldier and Bronze Star recipient Daniel Kinnard by designating the Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Newark, Ohio as the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic. A native of Newark, Kinnard served as a medic in Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star for selflessly tending to wounded men in his unit while under fire. The measure already passed the House, and is now ready for President Obama’s signature. “Daniel Kinnard was an American hero who gave his life so that others could live,” Portman stated. “He was serving in the legendary 101st Airborne when, at 19 years old, he was killed in action while tending to the wounded. We can never repay nor fully thank him for his service, but passing this legislation honors his memory and holds him up as an example of extraordinary service to his fellow soldiers and to our country.” “Specialist Kinnard made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country in the Vietnam War,” Brown said. “Not only did he answer the call to service, he was mortally wounded while attempting to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. It’s only fitting to name the Newark VA clinic after one of Licking County’s most heroic sons – ensuring his service will be remembered for generations.” “With the passage of this bill to rename the VA outpatient center in Newark, we will forever honor and remember Specialist Daniel L. Kinnard for his sacrifice,” said Tiberi. “He is a true hometown hero and generations to come will know of his bravery and heroism.” NOTE: Daniel L. Kinnard was born on October 21, 1949 in Central Ohio. While living in Newark, Kinnard enlisted in the Army at Fort Hayes on November 14, 1966. He served bravely as a medic in the 101st Airborne Division, the famed “Screaming Eagles,” during the Vietnam War. On February 17, 1968, Specialist Kinnard’s unit made contact with enemy positions in a hedgerow and two of the point men were seriously wounded. Without hesitation, Specialist Kinnard rushed through heavy enemy fire to reach the wounded men. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist Kinnard remained exposed to enemy fire while he treated the wounded men. Specialist Kinnard organized an evacuation under fire after he administered first aid. Specialist Kinnard was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor for his actions that day. On March 9, 1968, Specialist Daniel Kinnard was killed in action while rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. Specialist Kinnard was awarded the Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Parachutist Badge, Combat Medical Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor. This legislation is supported by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1060; the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 840; the American Legion, Levi Phillips Post 85; the Disabled American Veterans, Robert L. Cox Memorial #23; and the Marine Corps League, Licking County Detachment 602. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |