Bio: Przybylski, Capt. Robert J. (Bronze Medal – 3 Apr 1967)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Przybylski, Hunter

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 01 Jun 1967

Captain Robert J. Przybylski received the Bronze Star Medal at Fort Polk, La. April 3, 1967, at ceremonies conducted by Colonel Wm. Hunter, Commanding Officer, 3rd Training Brigade. Captain Przybylski was decorated for distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile fource in the Republic of Vietnam during the period of September 1965 to August 1966. Captain Przybylski served in Vietnam in the capacity of Battery Executive Office and Batter Commander, of a 105 Howitzer Battery, and later in liaison officer to an infantry battalion. During his tour he participated in more than 20 combat operations against the Viet Cong, in which his unit was credited with many significant kills. Captain Przybylski is presently the Commanding Officer of a Vietnam oriented Advanced Individual Training company at Fort Polk, La., where training is being conducted to prepare infantry riflemen for duty in Southeast Asia. Cpt. Przybylski is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ig. Przybylski of Thorp (Clark Co), Wis.