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John James Kedenburg (July 31, 1946 – June 14, 1968) 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.
John J. Kedenburg was a U.S. Army Specialist who served as adviser to a South Vietnamese reconnaissance team in 1968. He distinguished himself by leading the team to escape from a large enemy force, giving up his place in a helicopter to save a comrade, and killing six enemy soldiers before he was captured.
15 de jun. de 2018 · Dear Sp5 John Kedenburg, Thank you for your service as a Special Forces Qualified Infantryman, and for your Medal of Honor. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Veterans’ Day weekend.
13 de jun. de 2017 · On this day in 1968, SPC5 John Kedenburg’s actions would result in his being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor (posthumously) while on a mission in Laos.
Kedenburg's inspiring leadership, consummate courage and willing self-sacrifice permitted his small team to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy and escape almost certain annihilation. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.
SPECIALIST FIFTH CLASS JOHN J. KEDENBURG. Inducted 20 November 2016. was born on July 31, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the Army from Baldwin, New York (Long Island) in 1965, and by June 13, 1968, at the age of 21, he was serving as a Specialis.
John J. Kedenburg U.S. Army. Specialist Five Kedenburg distinguished himself on 13 June 1968 while serving with Command and Control North, Forward Operating Base 2, as an advisor to a long range reconnaissance patrol of South Vietnamese irregular troops. The team’s mission was to conduct counterguerrilla operations deep within enemy held ...
