About Kenneth E. Stumpf
Lived 1944 – 2022 (aged 77). Kenneth E. Stumpf was an American and Vietnamese military personnel.
Kenneth Edward Stumpf (September 28, 1944 – April 23, 2022) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Military career Stumpf joined the United States Army from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and by April 25, 1967, was serving as a specialist four in Company C, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On that day, during Operation Baker near Đức Phổ in the Republic of Vietnam, Stumpf rescued three wounded comrades despite heavy fire and single-handedly disabled an enemy bunker. He was subsequently promoted to staff sergeant and awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.
Stumpf reached the rank of sergeant major before retiring from the army.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Kenneth E. Stumpf?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Kenneth E. Stumpf born?
Kenneth E. Stumpf was born on 28 September 1944 in Neenah.
When did Kenneth E. Stumpf die?
Kenneth E. Stumpf died on 23 April 2022 in Tomah.
What was Kenneth E. Stumpf's occupation?
Kenneth E. Stumpf was a military personnel.
What nationality was Kenneth E. Stumpf?
Kenneth E. Stumpf was American and Vietnamese.
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