He was awarded the Silver Star for actions in battle which cost his life. He was KIA 22 October 1969. Kenneth A. Kubik served two tours in Vietnam as an enlisted Marine before gaining his commission through Officer Candidate School. During those two tours he was twice wounded. He returned to Vietnam for a third tour on 17 October 1969 and was assigned as a Platoon Leader in the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion.
Five days later, on 22 October, Charlie Company, 1st Recon, lost three men killed in action:
* 2ndLt Kenneth A. Kubik, Hollywood, FL (Silver Star)
* Pfc Timothy C. Robinson, Kalispell, MT
* HN Richard W. Yates, USN, Quantico, VA
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth A. Kubik (0-109525), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 22, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Kubik upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Five days later, on 22 October, Charlie Company, 1st Recon, lost three men killed in action:
* 2ndLt Kenneth A. Kubik, Hollywood, FL (Silver Star)
* Pfc Timothy C. Robinson, Kalispell, MT
* HN Richard W. Yates, USN, Quantico, VA
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth A. Kubik (0-109525), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 22, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Kubik upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
He was awarded the Silver Star for actions in battle which cost his life. He was KIA 22 October 1969. Kenneth A. Kubik served two tours in Vietnam as an enlisted Marine before gaining his commission through Officer Candidate School. During those two tours he was twice wounded. He returned to Vietnam for a third tour on 17 October 1969 and was assigned as a Platoon Leader in the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion.
Five days later, on 22 October, Charlie Company, 1st Recon, lost three men killed in action:
* 2ndLt Kenneth A. Kubik, Hollywood, FL (Silver Star)
* Pfc Timothy C. Robinson, Kalispell, MT
* HN Richard W. Yates, USN, Quantico, VA
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth A. Kubik (0-109525), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 22, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Kubik upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Five days later, on 22 October, Charlie Company, 1st Recon, lost three men killed in action:
* 2ndLt Kenneth A. Kubik, Hollywood, FL (Silver Star)
* Pfc Timothy C. Robinson, Kalispell, MT
* HN Richard W. Yates, USN, Quantico, VA
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Kenneth A. Kubik (0-109525), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 22, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Kubik upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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