Robert Henry Jenkins Jr. | |
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Born | Interlachen, Florida | June 1, 1948
Died | March 5, 1969 Quảng Trị province, South Vietnam | (aged 20)
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 |
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.