James Ashby (corpsman)

James Wesley Ashby
Born(1944-04-02)April 2, 1944
Park Rapids, Minnesota, United States
DiedJune 1, 1967(1967-06-01) (aged 23)
Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1965–1967
RankHospitalman Third Class
UnitCompany L
3rd Battalion
9th Marines
3rd Marine Division (Rein.)
Fleet Marine Force
ConflictsVietnam War
Awards

James Wesley Ashby (April 2, 1944 – June 1, 1967) was a United States Navy hospital corpsman who posthumously received the Navy Cross, the Navy’s second-highest decoration for valor in combat, for his actions during the Vietnam War. He was killed while rendering aid to wounded Marines under hostile fire.

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