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EDWARD J KAMINSKI

EDWARD J KAMINSKI - SFC

  • HOMETOWN:
  • rahway
  • COUNTY:
  • Union
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • January 29, 1928
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • February 29, 1968
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • SFC
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Edward J. Kaminski was born on January 29, 1928.  His home of record is Rahway, NJ. 

He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC).

Kaminski was killed in action on February 29, 1968. SFC Kaminski was a postal clerk on his way to meet up with the 3rd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division along with two others when their jeep was ambushed by the NVA. He is buried in St. Adalbert Polish National Cemetery in Dickson City, PA.A

Sources: Ken Farrell (Rahway High School) and NJVVMF, VVMF.

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