EFC95 Banner
 

Fire Fighter/ Army Specialist

John MilitaryJohn was born on 17 November 1969. He enlisted into the Pennsylvania National Guard and was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment on 10 March 2003 as a 11BInfantryman. He completed Basic Training and Advance Infantry Training (AIT) at Fort Benning, GA, on 18 December 2003. Specialist Kulick served in HHC, 1-111 IN in the scout Platoon for two years as Machine Gunner and Driver. Specialist Kulick was mobilized on 28 June 2004in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. In Iraq, Specialist Kulick served as a Rifleman. As a member of Alpha Company, he used his  civilian training as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician to helpJohn military 2 implement a fire safety program for all units stationed at FOB Summerall. Specialist Kulick was killed in action in Bayji, Iraq on 09 August 2005 by an Improvised Explosive Device during combat patrol. Specialist Kulick's Awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, Army Service Ribbon, and Combat Infantryman's Badge
 
rifle badge
johns ribbons
 
Military Mourning
 
In a time of total tragedy and overwhelming sadness you have given our company its proudest moment by providing the finest tribute, to a hero that has ever been seen. John would be proud
-Fred Zollers, Chief 95

For Pictures of  August 18th,2005
FF/Army Specialist John Kulick's Funeral