Alvin Edward Kurtz

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17 Jul 2007 I am Juanita Skinner (Weiss). I am Alvin E Kurtz's first cousin on my father's side. I personally never met my cousin Alvin, but I did grow up with his sisters Delrose, Bernadine, Grace, Diane, and Laura, and brothers Gordy and George to name a few. I heard a lot about him from them and my Aunt Mildred, Alvin's mother. My mom always said Alvin was a very out-going young man who loved his family and his country. Alvin was taken from us way too early in his young life. We all miss you, Alvin, and will always remember the good things about you. I have a few pictures of Alvin and will have them posted as soon as I can get them scanned. I am honored to add this memorial to "The Virtual Wall" for all to see and honor. Juanita Skinner peterpan_57@msn.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall C Company, 1/16th Infantry, was engaged in heavy fighting on 11 December 1966 following an ambush on Route 13 north of Lai Khe. Seventeen US soldiers were killed in the engagement: 1LT Benny A. Starr, Seattle, WA SSG Elmer W. Dickens, Wahiawa, HI SSG Dennis Harper, Amigo, WV SGT Michael C. Kirby, Miami, FL SGT Antonio A. Solis, Philadelphia, PA SP4 Alvin E. Kurtz, Hillman, MN SP4 John E. Lawler, McNabb, IL SP4 Jimmie C. Poe, Charleston, SC PFC Ludin Bermudez-Quinones, Rio Piedras, PR PFC Vito V. Bruno, Toledo, OH, medic (HQ Co with C/1/16th Infantry) PFC Robert E. Jones, Redwood Falls, MN PFC Donald L. Lee, Orlando, FL PFC Michael R. McCommons, Anaheim, CA PFC Tommie L. Mooney, Jackson, MS PFC James H. Smith, Milton, FL PFC Joshua Welch, Alachua, FL PFC John E. Widener, Ventura, CA

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his first cousin, Juanita Skinner peterpan_57@msn.com

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 17 Jul 2007
Last updated 07/22/2007