- SURNAME
Kubik
- FORENAME
Kenneth Arthur
- UNIT
1 Recon Bn (C Company) (1 MarDiv)
- RANK
Second Lieutenant
- NUMBER
0-109525
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
South Vietnam 1969
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/kubik-kenneth-arthur-ken.45876/CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Kenneth A. Kubik (MCSN: 0-109525), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Patrol Leader with Company C, First Reconnaissance Battalion, FIRST Marine Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 22 October 1969, a seven-man reconnaissance team from Company C was conducting a patrol approximately twenty-four miles southwest of DaNang. As the Marines proceeded toward the peak of An Bang Mountain, they came under a heavy volume of automatic weapons and machine gun fire from a large and well-concealed North Vietnamese Army force. Reacting instantly, Second Lieutenant Kubik skillfully deployed his patrol into a more tactically advantageous position and fearlessly moving throughout the fire-swept terrain, shouted instructions and encouraged his men as he ably directed their fire at the enemy. Alertly observing that the grenadier was critically wounded and lying dangerously exposed to the intense hostile fire, and realizing the necessity of bringing accurate M-79 grenade launcher fire to bear upon the enemy. Second Lieutenant Kubik boldly left his covered position and commenced maneuvering across the hazardous area toward the casualty. Undaunted by the hostile rounds impacting all around him, and thinking only of the safety of his companions, he resolutely continued toward his objective until he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. His bold initiative and sincere concern for the welfare of his fellowmen inspired his comrades to heroic efforts and contributed significantly to the subsequent defeat of the North Vietnamese Army force. By his courage, unfaltering leadership and selfless devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Kubik upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
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