Career
Kawamura joined the Army from Oahu, Hawaii in 1968, and by March 20, 1969, was serving as a Corporal in the 173rd Engineer Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade. Kawamura, aged 19 at his death, was buried in Mililani Memorial Park, Mililani Town, Hawaii. Disregarding the intense fire, Although in a position to escape, In completely disregarding his safety, The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by.