Decorated
Decorated
Sgt. Maj. Michael L. Kufchak Jr., a native of Youngstown, retired Friday after a 31-year career in the Marine Corps. He earned the following:
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device
Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal with gold star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 3 gold stars
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star
Combat Action Ribbon with gold star
Source: 1st Marine Division