Dustin L. Kendall

Corporal Dustin Lee Kendall

June 30, 1984 - January 15, 2006

Personal History

Dustin Lee Kendall, a son of missionaries, was born in Conway, Missouri to Penny J and Brandi Kendall. Kendall grew up with four brothers and one sister, Courtney Steed. In 2002, he and his family moved to Bryant, Arkansas. He attended Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama then went to the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. Penny J and Brandi eventually moved to Europe four years later, but Dustin stayed in Bryant to continue attending UCA. An interesting fact about Dustin is he considered a career designing golf courses. Colleagues of Dustin said he was a favorite amongst regular customers at the Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Bryant.

Military History

At 21 years old, Dustin signed up for active duty after two years in the Army Reserve. Corporal Kendall was deployed to Iraq in November 2005. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colorado.

Death

On January 15, 2006, Corporal Dustin Kendall was killed in action in Baquah, Iraq while participating in [Operation Iraqi Freedom]. His Humvee struck an M1A2 Abrams tank and rolled over. He is currently buried in Arlington National Cemetery.