Baldwin in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sp.5 John J. Kedenburg C.M.H.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 11, 2025
1. Sp.5 John J. Kedenburg C.M.H. Marker
Dedicated in honor and memory of:
Sp.5 John J. Kedenburg C.M.H.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action: at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on June 13, 1968 in Vietnam.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 40° 38.944′ N, 73° 36.848′ W. Memorial is in Baldwin, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Foxhurst Road half a mile south of Merrick Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 761 Foxhurst Rd, Baldwin NY 11510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lt. Bernard James Ray, C. M. H. (here, next to this marker); Baldwin World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Baldwin Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Baldwin Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Operation Desert Storm (a few steps from this marker); Baldwin Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); World War I 100 Years (within shouting distance of this marker); Baldwin World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwin.
Also see . . . John J. Kedenburg (Wikipedia)
this page online
John James Kedenburg (July 31, 1946 June 14, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decorationthe Medal of Honorfor his actions in the Vietnam War...During a fierce firefight on that day, in the Republic of Vietnam/Laos, Kedenburg voluntarily gave the last spot on an extraction helicopter to a South Vietnamese soldier. Ordering the full helicopter to leave, he then continued to engage the enemy alone until being overrun.(Submitted on October 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 11, 2025
2. Sp.5 John J. Kedenburg C.M.H. Marker
This historical marker is one of two markers in the Veterans Memorial Plaza dedicated to an individual.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 11, 2025
3. Baldwin Veterans Memorial Plaza
A sign at the entrance to the plaza is also dedicated to the memory of SP5 Kedenburg.
Photographed by U.S. Army
4. Specialist 5 John Kedenburg in Vietnam
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
