HONORED ON PANEL 36W, LINE 80 OF THE WALL
EDMUND VICTOR CUDNIK
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EDMUND V CUDNIK
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POSTED ON 1.18.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. May you rest in eternal peace.
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POSTED ON 12.27.2018
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam
Silver Star Citation
Edmund V. Cudnik
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Edmund V. Cudnik (MCSN: 2421050), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Radio Operator with Company M, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the night of 26 December 1968, the second platoon had established a night ambush southwest of DaNang when a platoon size North Vietnamese Army force was detected near the Marines' position. Disregarding his own safety, Private First Class Cudnik unhesitatingly joined a three-man patrol which pursued the hostile soldiers, and while skillfully maneuvering with his companions to force the enemy platoon toward the Marine ambush, he capably monitored his radio and kept his platoon commander advised at all times regarding the progress of the patrol as it drove the numerically superior North Vietnamese unit closer to the concealed Marine position. During the ensuing battle, Private First Class Cudnik was mortally wounded while engaging a group of enemy soldiers in a hand grenade duel. His heroic actions and calm presence of mind enabled his platoon to capture numerous documents containing valuable intelligence information. By his courage, bold initiative and unfaltering devotion to duty, Private First Class Cudnik inspired all who served with him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Edmund V. Cudnik (MCSN: 2421050), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Radio Operator with Company M, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On the night of 26 December 1968, the second platoon had established a night ambush southwest of DaNang when a platoon size North Vietnamese Army force was detected near the Marines' position. Disregarding his own safety, Private First Class Cudnik unhesitatingly joined a three-man patrol which pursued the hostile soldiers, and while skillfully maneuvering with his companions to force the enemy platoon toward the Marine ambush, he capably monitored his radio and kept his platoon commander advised at all times regarding the progress of the patrol as it drove the numerically superior North Vietnamese unit closer to the concealed Marine position. During the ensuing battle, Private First Class Cudnik was mortally wounded while engaging a group of enemy soldiers in a hand grenade duel. His heroic actions and calm presence of mind enabled his platoon to capture numerous documents containing valuable intelligence information. By his courage, bold initiative and unfaltering devotion to duty, Private First Class Cudnik inspired all who served with him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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POSTED ON 8.4.2018
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans
Private First Class Edmund Victor Cudnik, Served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.
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POSTED ON 3.8.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear PFC Edmund Cudnik,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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