Kenneth Russell Baldwin, jr
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star |
Wall | J |
Wall Side | 4 |
Row | 7 |
Plaque Number | 2 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: National Defense Service, Vietnam
Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, w/60 Device
The 1st Infantry Division, which Kenneth was a member of, was one of the first two divisions sent to defend the Republic of Vietnam. "Big Red One" fought main force Viet Cong (VC) and regular North Vietnamese Army (NVA) forces in the jungles Northwest of Saigon. Kenneth was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation medals for his outstanding service.