Lawrence Robert Kusilek

Specialist Four, U.S. Army

Lawrence Robert Kusilek was born on 2 January 1946.

On 16 February 1967, Specialist Four Lawrence Robert Kusilek was serving with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SP4 Kusilek was declared missing in action after sustaining wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered on 20 February 1967 and his classification changed to Died While Missing.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal (Merit)
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Lawrence R Kusilek is located on Panel 15E Line 46 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Specialist Four Lawrence Robert Kusilek is buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights, MN.

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