THE WALL OF FACES

SP5 Robert C. Kugelmann was a construction equipment mechanic serving with the 362nd Light Equipment Company, 588th Engineer Battalion (Combat), 79th Engineer Group, 20th Engineer Brigade, U.S. Army Republic of Vietnam Engineer Command. On December 12, 1967, Kugelmann was at the Nui Ba Den crusher site in Tay Ninh Province, RVN, a quarry and crusher complex producing aggregate for road and airfield construction. During operations late that morning, Kugelman was suddenly stricken and collapsed. He was first transported to the 45th Surgical Hospital at Tay Ninh, and later admitted to the 24th Evacuation Hospital at Long Binh Post where he was treated for cerebral hemorrhage. Despite the best efforts of medical staff at managing his illness, Kugelmann died early the following morning. Brain aneurysms can affect anyone and at any age and are most likely to affect people between the ages of 30 and 60; however, the incidence of aneurysm rupture in patients younger than 40 is 10–20% of all patients. Kugelmann was 21 years old. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

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Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Dear Sp5 Robert Kugelmann, Thank you for your service as a Construction Equipment Repairer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

DAGO 8, 74. Awarded USARV and all units under command for the period 20 July 65 thru - 28 March73. Your record is straight now - posted with tears - Rest in Peace and Thank You