In Memory

Robert Elee Jackson

Robert Elee Jackson Private First Class PERSONAL DATA Home of Record: Paramount, California Date of birth: Monday, 08/21/1950 MILITARY DATA Service: Marine Corps (Regular) Grade at loss: E2 Rank: Private First Class ID No: 2413605 MOS: 0311 Rifleman LenSvc: Less than one year Unit: A CO, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV CASUALTY DATA Start Tour: Thursday, 09/05/1968 Cas Date: Tuesday, 11/12/1968 Age at Loss: 18 Remains: Body recovered Location: Quang Nam, South Vietnam Type: Hostile, died outright Reason: Other explosive device - Ground casualty ON THE WALL Panel 39W Line 054

Robert Elee Jackson
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on November 12, 1968. He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. Remembered by the people of California May his example inspire us to be strong and responsible global citizens. We can do great things. Together.
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Private First Class Jackson is memorialized with +1 day of Honor Water. Thanks to San Diego Coin & Bullion for this positive action.
Robert Elee Jackson
Robert Elee Jackson
STATE OVERVIEW
California
Robert Elee Jackson is among the 33,441 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to California. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.
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SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Robert Elee Jackson
From Los Angeles County, California
Born August 21, 1950
Death November 12, 1968
War Vietnam War
Branch US Marine Corps
Rank Private First Class
Specialty Rifleman
Group 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, A Company
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Awarded
Purple Heart
ORIGINS
Robert Elee Jackson was born on August 21, 1950. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles County included within the archival record. We have Paramount listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the Marine Corps. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on September 5, 1968. He had the rank of Private First Class. Occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number was 2413605. Served with 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, A Company.
CASUALTY
Jackson experienced a traumatic event which resulted in loss of life on November 12, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died through hostile action, explosive device". Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.
REMEMBERED
Robert Elee Jackson is buried or memorialized at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, Orange County, California. Robert is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 39w, Line 54.
COMMENDATIONS
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
Marksmanship Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal



 
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