Steven James Hubert
Sergeant, U.S. Army

Steven James Hubert was born on 15 May 1947.

On 5 April 1969, Sergeant Steven James Hubert was serving with D Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, in Kontum Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Hubert was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars
Vietnam Military Merit Medal
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Civil Actions Medal

Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device Citation

For heroism in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant Humbert distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader with Company D, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division. On 5 April 1969, Sergeant Hubert's company was involved in counterinsurgency operations west of Kontum City when they suddenly came under attack by an unknown enemy force employing B-40 rocket, mortar and small arms fire. Sergeant Hubert immediately deployed his squad to positions from which they could more effectively engage the enemy. Then, seeing and enemy machine gun position, he maneuvered toward it with the intent of destroying it. While moving toward his objective, he was mortally wounded by sniper fire. His personal heroism, initiative and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Authority: By direction of the President under the provisions of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962.

Honors

The name Steven J Hubert is located on Panel W27 Line 18 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Steven James Hubert is buried at Lamberton Cemetery in Lamberton, MN.

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