Stephen Karopczyc
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Stephen Edward Karopczyc (March 5, 1944 – March 12, 1967) was a United States Army officer and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor.
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Stephen Edward Karopczyc | |
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Born | (1944-03-05)March 5, 1944 New York City, US |
Died | March 12, 1967(1967-03-12) (aged 23) Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1965–1967 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | Company A, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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He was a 1961 graduate of Chaminade High School, a 1965 graduate of Spring Hill College, then served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War.
He served as a First Lieutenant with Company A, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment (Take Arms !), 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning).