Ken served as a - Sergeant - Grade E5 - Army - Regular Enlisted Service
He was 24 years old at the time of his death and married.
Ken was born on Jan. 11, 1946 in Glendale, Utah.
His tour of duty began in Vietnam on Aug. 8, 1969.
Ken served with E Company (Recon), 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry,
25th Infantry Division, under the command of Capt. Michael W. Kasner.
Ken died on May 30, 1970 in the Country of Cambodia, Northwest of Tay Ninh Province, Republic of South Vietnam.
Ken's's death was the result of an ambush in the Michelin Rubber Plantation in Cambodia. He was escorting tracked vehicles through the plantation in a gun jeep when they were ambushed at approx. 3:20 pm. by enemy forces using RPG's or (Rocket Propelled Grenades.) Ken died that day with 2 other Heroes from the 22nd; 1st. Lt. William Ellis Gay, & Sgt. Patrick Elswood McDaniel
Ken's religion was Latter Day Saints, Mormon
His body was recovered.
Ken's name is listed on Panel 10W --- Line 121
of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
"Rest In Peace Patrick You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"
Honors
Sgt. Ken Swain Maxwell, served his Country and Flag with Courage and Bravery. His acts of Gallantry to his Men and Country were in the highest traditions of the United States Army and earned him the following awards:
Purple Heart for wounds received in combat
National Defence Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
The Combat Infantryman Badge
The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Gallentry Cross with Palm
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