Rank: Specialist 4
Unit: F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
MOS: 11E – Armor Crewman
Awards: Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Badges: Combat Infantryman Badge
Unit awards: Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm device
Enlisted by: Regular
Date of birth: 31-Dec-1946
Hometown: Portland, Tennessee
Marital status: Married to Joyce G. Likens, two daughters
Campaign: Vietnam Conflict
Start of tour: 8-Oct-1971
Incident date: 29-Feb-1972
Date of casualty: 29-Feb-1972
Age at death: 25
Cause of death: Hostile, died. Explosive Device. Other explosive device.
Arthur Emmitt Likens was killed while on a military mission when the area came under attack by a hostile force.
Location of fatality: Binh Duong, South Vietnam, XT 931 312
Place of interment: Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, Tennessee, USA
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ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL
WITH VALOR DEVICE
SPECIALIST FOUR ARTHUR EMMITT LIKENS
17 FEBRUARY 1972
F TROOP, 2nd SQUADRON
11TH ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT
Specialist Four Likens distinguished himself by valorous actions on 17 February 1972. Disregarding his own safety, he courageously exposed himself to the dangers inherent In the combat environment as he directed his efforts toward neutralizing the enemy threat. His valiant actions were characterized by a great concern for the welfare of his comrades and contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of the mission of the United. States in the Republic of Vietnam. His loyalty, diligence and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United. States Army.
Headquarters, 3rd Brigade (Separate), 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) General Orders No. 760 (13 March 1972)