Robert H. Jenkins Jr.

Robert Henry Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins in Vietnam with belts of ammo
Robert H. Jenkins
Born(1948-06-01)June 1, 1948
Interlachen, Florida
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
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1968–1969
RankPrivate First Class USMC Private First Class
Unit3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
Battles / warsVietnam 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.