Purple Heart K surname listings
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Purple Heart "K" Surnames

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NameRankDate / {*}Asterisk
indicates Fatal wounds
Location of incidentHome Town: Other Information Submitter or SourceProof Received
Kaczka, EdwardCpl.October 12, 1944 {*}ItalyLakewood, PennsylvaniaU.S. Army Infantry Badge Bronze Star Buried in U.S. Military cemetery, ItalySubmitted by: Robert Dickinson 
Kaems, Howard R.Sgt.1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinL.A.A.F.; also awarded Aerial Gunner Wings on November 16, 1943Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kaems, RobertLt.1945 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinA.A.F.N.S.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kaiser, VictorPfcJune, 1943 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kalahar, DonaldSgt.December 2, 1966
December 8, 1966
Tay Ninh, South VietnamMt. Vernon, IllinoisClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kalk, Kenneth T. M.Sgt.June 11, 1943 {*} Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinAir Corps; also awarded Air Medal with 1 Oak Leaf ClusterTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kampmann, Dennis C. 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kampmann, Earl 1944 Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kampmann, John J.Pvt.July, 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Karbe, Wilbert C.PfcDecember 24, 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinBtry D, 206 C.A. (AA) (SM)Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Karl, George A. November, 1944PalauSheboygan, Wisconsin348 Ord. Depot CoTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kast, EarlS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Katchkey, MiltonPvt.November 26, 1944GermanySheboygan, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kathrine, Fred WWII {*}FranceClayton, Wisconsin Submitted by his newphew: Jeff Boedecker 
Katz, William GeraldPvt.December 31, 1944Pinsamont Ridge, West of
Bastogne, Belgium
Los Angeles, CaliforniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Debra Katz 
Kautz, Arthur L.Pvt.October 12, 1944 {*}Aachen, GermanyStroudsburg, PennsylvaniaArmy, awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze StarSubmitted by: Ron Williamson 
Kautzer, Edwin E.Pvt.1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kazinci, Richard D.PfcNovember 24, 1951KoreaRingwood, New JerseyArmy, Hill 1100, Combat Infantry BadgeSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kearney, Roger L.S/Sgt.Feb. 23, 1945 {*}Roer River CrossingTulsa OklahomaArmySubmitted by: Richard E. Kearney 
Kee, James EdmondPvt.March, 1945Saarbrucken, GermanyTroup, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Lillie Kee 
Keene, Cecil M.S/Sgt.September 18, 1944
October 7, 1944
France
Omaha Beach
Omaha, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: Terris Keene 
Keene, SamuelSRAApril 1, 1997 {*}Tegucigalpa, HondurasMilwaukee, WisconsinAir Force 440th Airlift Wing; killed in C-130 Plane CrashNews media coverage 
Keilers, Gerald LeeL/CplSeptember 28, 1966Quang Tri Province, VietnamHouston, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Brian David Keilers 
Keitel, Robert J.Pvt.1942 {*}New GuineaSheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Keller, Harvey F.P-OOctober, 1943 Sheboygan, WisconsinNavyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Keller, Walter 1945GermanyNew York, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Mary Reisenauer 
Kellerhals, John V.CplJuly 13, 1944 {*}St. Lo, FranceBloomington, IllinoisArmy, bronze star."b" btry 216 f.a. bn. died Sept. 4, 1944Submitted by his Brother: Ivan R. Kellerhals 
Kelley, George ThomasT/Sgt.April 13, 1945 {*}GermanyOil City, PennsylvaniaAir Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters Citation for participation in D-Day InvasionSubmitted by: Michael Kelley 
Kelley, Harold C.Sgt.1942
1951
Guadalcanal
Korea
Geneva, New YorkMarinesSubmitted by: Robert D. Kelley 
Kelley, Lintsford L.Cpl.1945OkinawaGeneva, New YorkMarinesSubmitted by: Robert D. Kelley 
Kellner, Karl E.Lt.March 6, 1945 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinArmy; also received a silver starTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kelly, Alfred P.PfcOctober 21, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsBolden, MississippiInfantryGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Kelly, Edward J.Pfc.September 24, 1944Holland Airborne InvasionChester, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his stepson: John E. Kelly 
Kelly, Elwood J.S/Sgt.November, 1945GermanyPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by: Karen Long 
Kelly, Ernest J.F 1/CApril 11, 1945 {*}At SeaWaterbury, ConnecticutNavySubmitted by his Sister: Mary A. Watts 
Kelly, Glenn DouglasDC3June 8, 1967Mediterranean SeaIshpeming, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the recipient 
Kelly, Thomas F.Av. Rad. 3/CApril 7, 1945Pacific near OkinawaQueens, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kelnhofer, David J.SP4July 6, 1969Viet Nam, Tay Ninh ProvinceBeaverton, OR.Army, 187th Helicopter Company  
Kenfield, Robert E.PfcFebruary 19, 1945
June 25, 1952 {*}
Iwo Jima
Korea
Norwich, ConnecticutMarine & Air Force, awarded 2nd Purple Heart PosthumouslySubmitted by his Nephew: Kenneth R. Parizo 
Kennedy, Garry W.SP4August, 1969Tay Ninh, Viet NamLaurel, Miss.1st Air Cav.  
Kennedy, Robert W. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Kerch, Frank, Jr.S/Sgt.July, 1944FranceBoswell, PennsylvaniaArmy, 2nd Infantry Division, Also awarded Silver and Bronze StarsSubmitted by: Matthew Kerch 
Kersey, William W.SfcNov. 4, 1952
April 11, 1953
KoreaLebanon, IndianaArmy, Awarded 2 Purple HeartsSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kessler, John DinsmorePvt.August 29, 1944Laval, FrancePeoria, IllinoisClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Betty K. 
Kiefer, LonnieSfc.May, 1951KoreaSparta, IllinoisArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Kilmer, Bruce1st Lt.October 14, 1943WWII, 2nd Schweinfurt MissionDallas, TexasClick here for more about this recipient  
Kilmer, Cal February 22, 1945Iwo Jima Click here for more about this recipient  
Kilpatrick, Chester MaltonPvt.March 14, 1945 {*}Ronigerhof, GermanyHickman, KentuckyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: James H. Swearngin 
Kilton, Clair H.2nd Lt.August, 1944EuropeSheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kincaid, IanCpt.April 1, 1997Tegucigalpa, HondurasFox River Grove, Ill.Air Force 440th Airlift Wing; Injured in C-130 Plane CrashNews Media coverage 
Kinch, Thomas J.SgtDecember 12, 1968
June 19, 1969
VietnamAtlantic City, New JerseyWas also awarded 2 Bronze StarsSubmitted by the recipient 
Kind, Donald AlfredS/Sgt.May 15, 1943 {*}Wilhelmshaven, GermanyPangbourne, Berkshire, EnglandClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Don Hazelton 
Kindig, Earl RobertMajorFebruary 7, 1944 {*}Saidor Papua, New GuineaWashington, IowaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Michael Kindig Osborn 
King, George Ben 1943 {*}SicilyWest Fankfort, IllinoisClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Betty J. Moake 
King, James Charles2nd Lt.April 30, 1969VietnamGriffin, GeorgiaArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
King, Kenneth1st Lt.March, 1945GermanyOklahoma City, Oklahoma11th Armoured DivisionSubmitted by the Recipient 
King, NathanS/Sgt.September 18, 1944
November 22, 1944
December 24, 1944
Holland
Holland
Bastone
San Angelo, TexasArmy, BSM/WV, BSM, SSM, CIB, Parachute Badge w/2 Combat Jump StarsSubmitted by: Richard King 
King, Ronald L.S/Sgt.June 25, 1996 {*}Dhahran, Saudia ArabiaBattlecreek, MichiganAir Force; killed in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers  
King, Sherwood DavidPvt.December 7, 1941Hickman Field, HawaiiGroveton, New HampshireAir ForceSubmitted by: Lorraine King Macloed 
King, Wilfred L. (Will), Jr.SMSgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia ArabiaTroy, New YorkU.S. Air Force First Sgt.; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Kingery, DanielS/Sgt.August, 1944 {*}FranceMonroe County, KentuckyU.S. ArmySubmitted by: Jim Kingery 
Kingery, Morris HaroldPvt.November 27, 1944 {*}Merzenhausen, GermanyHoldenville, OklahomaArmy.Submitted by his daughter: Carla S. Kingery Holcomb 
Kingrey, Robert NealCapt.July 5, 1967VietnamGrand Terrace, CaliforniaMarinesSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kinler, Robert RodneyCpl.February 14, 1950Hill 3, KoreaGrand Rapids, MinnesotaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Mary Kjer 
Kinley, FredPvt.December 14, 1944 {*}FranceSummerhill, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Son: George G. KinleyYes
Kinsey, Clarence E. (Dutch)S/Sgt.August 10, 1944Over FranceAucilla, FloridaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Bob Kinsey 
Kirby, Emmett F.Pvt.June 15, 1944 {*}SaipanRoanoke, AlabamaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Rance Kirby 
Kirby, Ray 1941 - 1945USS Seneca (1st)
USS Savannah (2nd)
Born Franklin, Ky
Living Bowling Green, Kentucky
Click here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Ramona Bobbitt 
Kirby, William PotterPfc.May, 1945 {*}Okinawa, JapanCrowder, OklahomaArmyUlas George Kirby 
Kirk, Walter Frank1st Sgt.February 25, 1945 {*}Duern, GermanyTacoma, WashingtonArmySubmitted by his Daughter: Nancy Kirk Thaut 
Kirkeby, Benhard L.PfcOctober 20, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsBottineau, North DakotaInfantryGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Kirkpatrick, ShawnA-1/CJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia ArabiaParker PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kiser, Luther H.Sgt.February 5, 1945Invasion of LuzonLincolnton, North CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Lee Kiser 
Kiskaddon, William H.FC3C1943 {*}South PacificL.A.Click here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Sam Kisselburg 
Kisow, James EdwardPvt.May 6, 1945 {*}OkinawaCoraopolis, PennsylvaniaMarinesSubmitted by: Dorothy Harrenstein 
Kissinger, Donald A.W. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Kissinger, Edmund LawrenceSgt.March 24, 1945 {*}HollandKansas City, KansasArmy ParatrooperSubmitted by: Mary Pat Thomas 
Kitson, Kendall K.J.M/Sgt.June 25, 1996 {*}Dhahran, Saudia ArabiaYukon, OklahomaAir Force; killed in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers  
Kizer, Charles JohnPfc.April, 1953KoreaBastrop, TexasMarinesSubmitted by: George Gallup 
Klawa, Charles R. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Klein, Anthony C.Pfc Operation Just Cause 2/75 Ranger Battalion  
Kleinhans, Merlin N.PfcOctober 1, 1944 {*} Plymouth, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kleinsteuber, Carl G.Tec-5June 6, 1944 {*}Sainte-Mere-Eglise, FranceSavannah, GeorgiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: A. J. Zipperer, Jr. 
Kletzein, Kenneth A. June, 1943 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinCoast GuardTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Klick, Jean A.Pfc1944Battle of the BulgeLebanon, PennsylvaniaAmy 101st AirborneSubmitted by: Frank Cernelli 
Kline, James MichaelPvt.1944 {*}Anzio, ItalyHazelton, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by: James. M. Kline 
Klisavage, Robert E.S/SgtMay 9, 1965Hai Yen Special Sector VietnamPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the recipient 
Klug, Kenneth C. December, 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinCo D, 63rd Bn 13th Regt.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Klunk, Walter E.Pfc.August, 1944GuamSheboygan Falls, WisconsinCo A, 22nd Repl. Bn.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Knich, Forrest N.Sgt. 1/cJuly 31, 1951 {*}KoreaStevens Point, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Betty Martz 
Knickerbocker, Harry PerryPvt.September 11, 1944 {*}FranceCoudersport, Pennsylvania Submitted by: John Knickerbocker 
Knight, Arthur A.Pfc.February 19, 1945Rhineland, GermanyRome, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Friend: John H. ThayerYes
Knight, Milton V.Sgt.January, 1944AnzioLafayette, LouisianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Wayne C. Knight 
Knocke, Reuben H.P-ONovember, 1944 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinNavy Air StationTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Knoff, James W.Pfc.May 11, 1945OkinawaBellefontaine, OhioArmy, Awarded the bronze star, 96th Infantry "Deadeye" DivisionSubmitted by: Keith Knoff 
Knott, Stuart WW II  Served in the OSS  
Knowles, Bobby AllenPfc1968VietnamSpring Hill, FloridaMarinesSubmitted by: Bonita M. Stallings 
Knox, DavidCpt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Knox, Thomas RichmondPvtJuly 16, 1944 {*}Northern ItalyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania Submitted by: William Knox 
Knutton, Tracy H.HM 3July 6, 1968Quang Nam, VietnamNorth Kingstown, Rhode IslandNavySubmitted by the Recipient 
Kocher, Everett J.Pvt.January 22, 1945LuxembourgWhite Cottage, OhioArmy, served with the 319th InfantrySubmitted by: Dan Kocher 
Koepke, Richard A.PfcJanuary, 1943 {*} Adell, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Koeppen, Harold E. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Kollmeyer, William F. C. December, 1942 {*} Sheboygan, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Korkuc, Anthony J.S/Sgt.February 25, 1944 {*}GermanySeekonk, MAClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Robert Korkuc 
Korosy, Francis E.Cpt.1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinI.A.A.F. Bks. T-232Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kortenhorn, Herman R. April, 1944 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinNavy; MIATaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Korzen, MaxCpl.May, 1943 {*}Attu Island, AlaskaCentral Falls, Rhode IslandMarinesSubmitted by: David Max Korzen 
Koscamp, Rowland A.Cpt.December 20, 1944 {*}GermanyOostburg, WisconsinChaplain; also a POW of Nazi CampTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Koskinas, George T.Pvt.July 12, 1950 {*}KoreaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaArmy, 24th Inf. Div.Submitted by: Thomas Francione 
Koslow, ArnoldPfcFebruary 14, 1945GermanyHudson, New YorkWas also awarded a Bronze Star & European Theatre w/ clustersSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kovacic, Charles G., Jr.Pvt.November, 1944Italian AreaSheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kowal, Henry L. 1944EuropeMilwaukee, WisconsinArmySubmitted by: Michael T. Kowal 
Krahn, E.Pfc.1945 Adell, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Krahn, Victor E. 1945 Waldo, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kralovetz, Gordon J.Pvt.April, 1945German FrontSheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kranendonk, Gerald J.Lt.1944 {*} Oostburg, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kreisman, MorrisT/Sgt.November 12, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsNew YorkOrdnance DepartmentGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Kremin, Fulton H. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Kreunen, Jerome H.S/Sgt.December, 1944 {*} Cedar Grove, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kroehnke, Lewis W. November 23, 1944 {*}GermanySheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kropa, EdwardSgt.December 24, 1944 {*}BelgiumScranton, PennsylvaniaArmySubmitted by: David Kropa 
Kruger, Robert Henry, Jr.Pfc.May 3, 1967 {*}Quang Tri, VietnamClifton, New JerseyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Harold "Doc" Peterson 
Krumbholz, Karl HenryPfc.March 15, 1945
May 27, 1945
GermanyDayton, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Karla Bates 
Krumhar, Thomas Bernard2nd Lt.January 6, 1944Ardennes ForestKent, OhioArmy - 101 Airborne DivisionSubmitted by his Son: Kim C. Krumhar 
Krzeminski, AlexanderS/Sgt.March 7, 1945 {*}Serrig, GermanyWilliamsburg, Brooklyn, New YorkArmySubmitted by his Nephew: Thomas P. Wolinski 
Kuckewich, FrankS/Sgt.August 30, 1944
December 24, 1944
France
Germany
Terre Haute, IndianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Jason Kuckewich 
Kuncelman, Leo C. 1944 {*}Brest, FranceBarr Twp., PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Newphew: Brian Kuncelman 
Kuntsmann, Otto August, 1944 {*} Sheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Kupecky, Stephen J.E-4August 9, 1967Hill 55, Danang, VietnamEast Hartfod, ConnecticutMarinesSubmitted by the Recipient 
Kurilko, James H.Cpt. VietnamBobtown, PennsylvaniaArmy, was awarded two Purple Heart during two separate tours of VietnamSubmitted by: Denise Grant 
Kusler, John E. Jr.PfcJanuary 9, 1945EAME TheaterBloomfield, NJ   
Kynoch, William A.Pvt.April 15, 1945 {*}Pra Del Bianco, ItalyWilliamstown, VermontClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: William R. Kynoch 
NameRankDate / {*}Asterisk
indicates Fatal wounds
Location of incidentHome Town: Other Information Submitter or SourceProof Received

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