Kenneth William Jurgens

Corporal, U.S. Army

Kenneth William Jurgens was born on 25 January 1947.

On 18 March 1967, Corporal Kenneth William Jurgens was serving with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, in Binh Long Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, CPL Jurgens was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Kenneth W Jurgens is located on Panel 16E Line 105 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Corporal Kenneth William Jurgens is buried at St. Paul Cemetery in Worthington, IA.

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