Robert H. Jenkins Jr.
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Henry Jenkins Jr. (June 1, 1948 – March 5, 1969) was a United States Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty in March 1969 during the Vietnam War.
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Born | (1948-06-01)June 1, 1948 Interlachen, Florida |
Died | March 5, 1969(1969-03-05) (aged 20) Quảng Trị province, South Vietnam |
Place of burial | Sister Spring Baptist Cemetery Interlachen, Florida |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1968–1969 |
Rank | Private First Class ![]() |
Unit | 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon |
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