Kenneth E. Stumpf Explained

Kenneth E. Stumpf
Birth Date:28 September 1944
Birth Place:Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S.
Death Place:Tomah, Wisconsin, U.S.[1]
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1965–1994
Rank:Sergeant Major
Unit:1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment
Battles:Vietnam War
Awards:Medal of Honor
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart

Kenneth Edward Stumpf (September 28, 1944 – April 23, 2022) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Military career

Stumpf joined the United States Army from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and by April 25, 1967, was serving as a specialist four in Company C, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On that day, during Operation Baker near Đức Phổ in the Republic of Vietnam, Stumpf rescued three wounded comrades despite heavy fire and single-handedly disabled an enemy bunker. He was subsequently promoted to staff sergeant and awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.

Stumpf reached the rank of sergeant major before retiring from the army.

Medal of Honor citation

Staff Sergeant Stumpf's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/25/medal-of-honor-recipient-kenneth-stumpf-dies-77.html Medal of Honor Recipient Kenneth Stumpf Dies at 77