Robert H. Jenkins Jr.

Robert Henry Jenkins Jr.
Robert H. Jenkins
Born(1948-06-01)June 1, 1948
Interlachen, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 1969(1969-03-05) (aged 20)
Quảng Trị province, South Vietnam
Place of burial
Sister Spring Baptist Cemetery Interlachen, Florida
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1968–1969
Rank Private First Class
Unit3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
ConflictsVietnam War †
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon

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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