Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Specialist Four Arnold Lovins, a brave U.S. Army Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1971 during the Vietnam War. He was just 20 years old.
A resident of London, Kentucky, SP4 Lovins served with unwavering commitment as an Infantryman (MOS 11B20) with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.
At the time of his death, SP4 Lovins was deployed in the Quang Tin Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on March 10, 1971, SP4 Lovins’ service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
SP4 Lovins’ service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W3, Line 126, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about SP4 Lovins and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
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