Kenneth Arthur Cullen
1944-1967
Second Lieutenant from Florida, Vietnam War Casualty
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on April 9, 1967. He served in the United States Army. Remembered by the people of Florida. ★ Memorialized with +1 Day of Honor Water. ★ Thanks to WWII 75th Anniversary Commemorations Alliance for making this possible.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Kenneth Arthur Cullen
From Florida
Born October 12, 1944
Death April 9, 1967
War Vietnam War
Branch US Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Specialty Infantry Unit Commander
Group 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
ORIGINS
Kenneth Arthur Cullen was born on October 12, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. He had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Commander. Service number was O-2321802. Served with 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company.
CASUALTY
Cullen experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on April 9, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Long province.
REMEMBERED
Kenneth Arthur Cullen is buried or memorialized at Greenwood Cemetery, Bay County, Florida.
Kenneth is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18e, Line 2.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
Comments and Tributes:
✭Gold Star Gallery
Florida
In Honor of Kenneth Arthur Cullen. As a Tribute to all the Gold Star Veterans of Florida. Honoring the City of Panama City. For All who Served in the Vietnam War.
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LT. KENNETH CULLEN
Army Posthumously Awards Medals To Viet War Victim
A victim of the Vietnam War, Lt. Kenneth A. Cullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Cullen of 438 Bunkers Cove Road, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart by the U. S. Army during ceremonies Sunday at the local National Guard Armory. Lt Cullen was killed in South Vietnam in April during a landing zone clearing operation. His parents were on hand to receive the medals. Also, Mayor J. W. Wilcox, representing the city, and Maj. Billy R. Fletcher, active army advisor for the local National Guard Unit, were present. A military formation was formed during the ceremonies by members of 261st Engineering Battalion of the local guard unit. The late lieutenant began his military service here with the National Guard in 1962. He received his commission some three years later shortly before volunteering for duty in Vietnam.
July 18, 1967
Panama City News-Herald from Panama City, Florida
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1944-1967
Second Lieutenant from Florida, Vietnam War Casualty
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on April 9, 1967. He served in the United States Army. Remembered by the people of Florida. ★ Memorialized with +1 Day of Honor Water. ★ Thanks to WWII 75th Anniversary Commemorations Alliance for making this possible.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Kenneth Arthur Cullen
From Florida
Born October 12, 1944
Death April 9, 1967
War Vietnam War
Branch US Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Specialty Infantry Unit Commander
Group 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
ORIGINS
Kenneth Arthur Cullen was born on October 12, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. He had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Commander. Service number was O-2321802. Served with 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company.
CASUALTY
Cullen experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on April 9, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Long province.
REMEMBERED
Kenneth Arthur Cullen is buried or memorialized at Greenwood Cemetery, Bay County, Florida.
Kenneth is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18e, Line 2.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
Comments and Tributes:
✭Gold Star Gallery
Florida
In Honor of Kenneth Arthur Cullen. As a Tribute to all the Gold Star Veterans of Florida. Honoring the City of Panama City. For All who Served in the Vietnam War.
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LT. KENNETH CULLEN
Army Posthumously Awards Medals To Viet War Victim
A victim of the Vietnam War, Lt. Kenneth A. Cullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Cullen of 438 Bunkers Cove Road, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart by the U. S. Army during ceremonies Sunday at the local National Guard Armory. Lt Cullen was killed in South Vietnam in April during a landing zone clearing operation. His parents were on hand to receive the medals. Also, Mayor J. W. Wilcox, representing the city, and Maj. Billy R. Fletcher, active army advisor for the local National Guard Unit, were present. A military formation was formed during the ceremonies by members of 261st Engineering Battalion of the local guard unit. The late lieutenant began his military service here with the National Guard in 1962. He received his commission some three years later shortly before volunteering for duty in Vietnam.
July 18, 1967
Panama City News-Herald from Panama City, Florida
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Kenneth Arthur Cullen
1944-1967
Second Lieutenant from Florida, Vietnam War Casualty
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on April 9, 1967. He served in the United States Army. Remembered by the people of Florida. ★ Memorialized with +1 Day of Honor Water. ★ Thanks to WWII 75th Anniversary Commemorations Alliance for making this possible.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Kenneth Arthur Cullen
From Florida
Born October 12, 1944
Death April 9, 1967
War Vietnam War
Branch US Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Specialty Infantry Unit Commander
Group 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
ORIGINS
Kenneth Arthur Cullen was born on October 12, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. He had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Commander. Service number was O-2321802. Served with 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company.
CASUALTY
Cullen experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on April 9, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Long province.
REMEMBERED
Kenneth Arthur Cullen is buried or memorialized at Greenwood Cemetery, Bay County, Florida.
Kenneth is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18e, Line 2.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
Comments and Tributes:
✭Gold Star Gallery
Florida
In Honor of Kenneth Arthur Cullen. As a Tribute to all the Gold Star Veterans of Florida. Honoring the City of Panama City. For All who Served in the Vietnam War.
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LT. KENNETH CULLEN
Army Posthumously Awards Medals To Viet War Victim
A victim of the Vietnam War, Lt. Kenneth A. Cullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Cullen of 438 Bunkers Cove Road, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart by the U. S. Army during ceremonies Sunday at the local National Guard Armory. Lt Cullen was killed in South Vietnam in April during a landing zone clearing operation. His parents were on hand to receive the medals. Also, Mayor J. W. Wilcox, representing the city, and Maj. Billy R. Fletcher, active army advisor for the local National Guard Unit, were present. A military formation was formed during the ceremonies by members of 261st Engineering Battalion of the local guard unit. The late lieutenant began his military service here with the National Guard in 1962. He received his commission some three years later shortly before volunteering for duty in Vietnam.
July 18, 1967
Panama City News-Herald from Panama City, Florida
________________________________________
1944-1967
Second Lieutenant from Florida, Vietnam War Casualty
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on April 9, 1967. He served in the United States Army. Remembered by the people of Florida. ★ Memorialized with +1 Day of Honor Water. ★ Thanks to WWII 75th Anniversary Commemorations Alliance for making this possible.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Kenneth Arthur Cullen
From Florida
Born October 12, 1944
Death April 9, 1967
War Vietnam War
Branch US Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Specialty Infantry Unit Commander
Group 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
ORIGINS
Kenneth Arthur Cullen was born on October 12, 1944. According to our records Florida was his home or enlistment state and Bay County included within the archival record. We have Panama City listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. He had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Commander. Service number was O-2321802. Served with 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, A Company.
CASUALTY
Cullen experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on April 9, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, small arms fire". Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Long province.
REMEMBERED
Kenneth Arthur Cullen is buried or memorialized at Greenwood Cemetery, Bay County, Florida.
Kenneth is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18e, Line 2.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
Comments and Tributes:
✭Gold Star Gallery
Florida
In Honor of Kenneth Arthur Cullen. As a Tribute to all the Gold Star Veterans of Florida. Honoring the City of Panama City. For All who Served in the Vietnam War.
------------------------------------------------------
LT. KENNETH CULLEN
Army Posthumously Awards Medals To Viet War Victim
A victim of the Vietnam War, Lt. Kenneth A. Cullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Cullen of 438 Bunkers Cove Road, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart by the U. S. Army during ceremonies Sunday at the local National Guard Armory. Lt Cullen was killed in South Vietnam in April during a landing zone clearing operation. His parents were on hand to receive the medals. Also, Mayor J. W. Wilcox, representing the city, and Maj. Billy R. Fletcher, active army advisor for the local National Guard Unit, were present. A military formation was formed during the ceremonies by members of 261st Engineering Battalion of the local guard unit. The late lieutenant began his military service here with the National Guard in 1962. He received his commission some three years later shortly before volunteering for duty in Vietnam.
July 18, 1967
Panama City News-Herald from Panama City, Florida
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