Kenneth J. David

Kenneth J. David is a retired United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor on 3 January 2025 for his actions on 7 May 1970 during the Vietnam War.

Early life

He was born on 21 January 1950, and grew up in Girard, Ohio. Active in the Boy Scouts, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Military career

He was drafted and entered the Army in August, 1969 and received basic training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, then advanced training at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
He was deployed to South Vietnam in January 1970, joining Company D, 1st Battalion, 506th [Infantry Regiment (United States)|506th Infantry Regiment], 101st Airborne Division.
After being wounded in action on 7 May 1970 at Firebase Maureen, he was moved to Valley Forge General Hospital in Pennsylvania. For his actions he was awarded the Distinguished [Service Cross (United States)|Distinguished Service Cross].

Honors and awards

David's personal decorations include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, the First Class Unit Citation Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation with Palm, Expert Marksmanship Badge.