Vet's Medals Given Family Posthumously
OSMAN—Friends and relatives of the late Cpl. James Knox gathered on Memorial Day at St. Isidore cemetery here where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knox, of Rt. 1, Newton, were presented posthumously with the Bronze Star and Army
Commendation Medals by Major Ernest Wurtzler of the Fifth Army at Ft. Sheridan.
Cpl. Knox was killed Jan. 21, in Vietnam. He was drafted May 9, 1968, and received his basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., and A.I.T. at Fort Lewis, Wash., before going to Vietnam in October, 1968.
Reads Citation
Major Wurtzler read the following citation as he made the presentation to the parents and their nine children. "An expert in his field of Radio Telegraph
Operator, he quickly proved himself a valuable asset to his organization. His camp base Rita, vicinity of Lai Khe came under devastating hostile mortar, R.P.G. and small arms attack many times. Cpl. Knox' resolution of purpose played
a vital role in these encounters, for his responsibility to see that all equipment was kept in excellent condition and good communications always maintained. When his squad leader was seriously wounded on one occasion and unable to perform his duties, Cpl. Knox took command of the squad and skillfully carried out the mission of that element. By diligent preparation, a high degree of professionalism, and a keen knowledge of his responsibilities, his outstanding performance of duty, he proved himself an exemplary soldier and earned the respect of his superiors and fellowmen."
Additional medals presented and mounted in a shadow box were Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Sharpshooter Badge with Automatic Rifle and Rifle bars.
Receive Gold Star Pins
All members of his family were dressed in red, white and blue and each placed a red rose on his grave before the ceremony. The Gold Star Mothers pinned a corsage on Mrs. Knox and the major gave each member a Gold Star pin. Members of Cleveland V.F.W. read and sang for the memorial service which the Rev. Francis Rose opened and closed with prayer. Members of American Legion and Auxiliary from various posts were present. The 8 a.m. mass was offered for James and two of his brothers,
(private), carried the offertory.
Guests came from Green Bay, De Pere, Milwaukee, Reedsville, St. Nazianz, Valders, Clarks Mills, Cleveland, Manitowoc and Newton…
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1969 P. 11
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OSMAN—Friends and relatives of the late Cpl. James Knox gathered on Memorial Day at St. Isidore cemetery here where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knox, of Rt. 1, Newton, were presented posthumously with the Bronze Star and Army
Commendation Medals by Major Ernest Wurtzler of the Fifth Army at Ft. Sheridan.
Cpl. Knox was killed Jan. 21, in Vietnam. He was drafted May 9, 1968, and received his basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., and A.I.T. at Fort Lewis, Wash., before going to Vietnam in October, 1968.
Reads Citation
Major Wurtzler read the following citation as he made the presentation to the parents and their nine children. "An expert in his field of Radio Telegraph
Operator, he quickly proved himself a valuable asset to his organization. His camp base Rita, vicinity of Lai Khe came under devastating hostile mortar, R.P.G. and small arms attack many times. Cpl. Knox' resolution of purpose played
a vital role in these encounters, for his responsibility to see that all equipment was kept in excellent condition and good communications always maintained. When his squad leader was seriously wounded on one occasion and unable to perform his duties, Cpl. Knox took command of the squad and skillfully carried out the mission of that element. By diligent preparation, a high degree of professionalism, and a keen knowledge of his responsibilities, his outstanding performance of duty, he proved himself an exemplary soldier and earned the respect of his superiors and fellowmen."
Additional medals presented and mounted in a shadow box were Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Sharpshooter Badge with Automatic Rifle and Rifle bars.
Receive Gold Star Pins
All members of his family were dressed in red, white and blue and each placed a red rose on his grave before the ceremony. The Gold Star Mothers pinned a corsage on Mrs. Knox and the major gave each member a Gold Star pin. Members of Cleveland V.F.W. read and sang for the memorial service which the Rev. Francis Rose opened and closed with prayer. Members of American Legion and Auxiliary from various posts were present. The 8 a.m. mass was offered for James and two of his brothers,
(private), carried the offertory.
Guests came from Green Bay, De Pere, Milwaukee, Reedsville, St. Nazianz, Valders, Clarks Mills, Cleveland, Manitowoc and Newton…
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1969 P. 11
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Vet's Medals Given Family Posthumously
OSMAN—Friends and relatives of the late Cpl. James Knox gathered on Memorial Day at St. Isidore cemetery here where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knox, of Rt. 1, Newton, were presented posthumously with the Bronze Star and Army
Commendation Medals by Major Ernest Wurtzler of the Fifth Army at Ft. Sheridan.
Cpl. Knox was killed Jan. 21, in Vietnam. He was drafted May 9, 1968, and received his basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., and A.I.T. at Fort Lewis, Wash., before going to Vietnam in October, 1968.
Reads Citation
Major Wurtzler read the following citation as he made the presentation to the parents and their nine children. "An expert in his field of Radio Telegraph
Operator, he quickly proved himself a valuable asset to his organization. His camp base Rita, vicinity of Lai Khe came under devastating hostile mortar, R.P.G. and small arms attack many times. Cpl. Knox' resolution of purpose played
a vital role in these encounters, for his responsibility to see that all equipment was kept in excellent condition and good communications always maintained. When his squad leader was seriously wounded on one occasion and unable to perform his duties, Cpl. Knox took command of the squad and skillfully carried out the mission of that element. By diligent preparation, a high degree of professionalism, and a keen knowledge of his responsibilities, his outstanding performance of duty, he proved himself an exemplary soldier and earned the respect of his superiors and fellowmen."
Additional medals presented and mounted in a shadow box were Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Sharpshooter Badge with Automatic Rifle and Rifle bars.
Receive Gold Star Pins
All members of his family were dressed in red, white and blue and each placed a red rose on his grave before the ceremony. The Gold Star Mothers pinned a corsage on Mrs. Knox and the major gave each member a Gold Star pin. Members of Cleveland V.F.W. read and sang for the memorial service which the Rev. Francis Rose opened and closed with prayer. Members of American Legion and Auxiliary from various posts were present. The 8 a.m. mass was offered for James and two of his brothers,
(private), carried the offertory.
Guests came from Green Bay, De Pere, Milwaukee, Reedsville, St. Nazianz, Valders, Clarks Mills, Cleveland, Manitowoc and Newton…
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1969 P. 11
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OSMAN—Friends and relatives of the late Cpl. James Knox gathered on Memorial Day at St. Isidore cemetery here where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knox, of Rt. 1, Newton, were presented posthumously with the Bronze Star and Army
Commendation Medals by Major Ernest Wurtzler of the Fifth Army at Ft. Sheridan.
Cpl. Knox was killed Jan. 21, in Vietnam. He was drafted May 9, 1968, and received his basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., and A.I.T. at Fort Lewis, Wash., before going to Vietnam in October, 1968.
Reads Citation
Major Wurtzler read the following citation as he made the presentation to the parents and their nine children. "An expert in his field of Radio Telegraph
Operator, he quickly proved himself a valuable asset to his organization. His camp base Rita, vicinity of Lai Khe came under devastating hostile mortar, R.P.G. and small arms attack many times. Cpl. Knox' resolution of purpose played
a vital role in these encounters, for his responsibility to see that all equipment was kept in excellent condition and good communications always maintained. When his squad leader was seriously wounded on one occasion and unable to perform his duties, Cpl. Knox took command of the squad and skillfully carried out the mission of that element. By diligent preparation, a high degree of professionalism, and a keen knowledge of his responsibilities, his outstanding performance of duty, he proved himself an exemplary soldier and earned the respect of his superiors and fellowmen."
Additional medals presented and mounted in a shadow box were Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge and Sharpshooter Badge with Automatic Rifle and Rifle bars.
Receive Gold Star Pins
All members of his family were dressed in red, white and blue and each placed a red rose on his grave before the ceremony. The Gold Star Mothers pinned a corsage on Mrs. Knox and the major gave each member a Gold Star pin. Members of Cleveland V.F.W. read and sang for the memorial service which the Rev. Francis Rose opened and closed with prayer. Members of American Legion and Auxiliary from various posts were present. The 8 a.m. mass was offered for James and two of his brothers,
(private), carried the offertory.
Guests came from Green Bay, De Pere, Milwaukee, Reedsville, St. Nazianz, Valders, Clarks Mills, Cleveland, Manitowoc and Newton…
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1969 P. 11
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