Archie C. Kuntze
Archie C. Kuntze | |
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Kuntze in Saigon in October 1965 | |
| Nickname | The American Mayor of Saigon |
| Born | 12 November 1920 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | 14 December 1980 (aged 60) |
| Buried | Wildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1942–1966 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Headquarters Support Activity Saigon Mine Squadron 7 Reserve Escort Division 12 USS Laws USS Begor |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Purple Heart Bronze Star with Combat "V" Legion of Merit with Combat "V" |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Steil Baumann |
Archie C. Kuntze (12 November 1920 – 14 December 1980) was a United States Navy Captain who served in conflicts from the 1940s through the 1960s, including as the Commander, Headquarters Support Activity Saigon during the early stages of the Vietnam War. In November 1966 he was court-martialled, but was only convicted of minor offenses which effectively ended his navy career.