Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.-Interlachen, FL
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Don.Morfe
N 29° 39.864 W 081° 53.184
17R E 414220 N 3281927
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Fire Support Base Argonne, Republic of Vietnam on March 5, 1969. He was killed in action. He is buried in Sister Spring Cemetery, Interlachen, FL.
Waymark Code: WMXPZV
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2018
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He was born on June 1, 1948 in Interlachen, FL and died on March 5, 1969 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *JENKINS, ROBERT H., JR.
• Rank and Organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF
• Place and date: Fire Support Base Argonne, Republic of Vietnam, 5 March 1969
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company C, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces. Early in the morning Pfc. Jenkins' 12-man reconnaissance team was occupying a defensive position at Fire Support Base Argonne south of the Demilitarized Zone. Suddenly, the marines were assaulted by a North Vietnamese Army platoon employing mortars, automatic weapons, and hand grenades. Reacting instantly, Pfc. Jenkins and another marine quickly moved into a 2-man fighting emplacement, and as they boldly delivered accurate machine gun fire against the enemy, a North Vietnamese soldier threw a hand grenade into the friendly emplacement. Fully realizing the inevitable results of his actions, Pfc. Jenkins quickly seized his comrade, and pushing the man to the ground, he leaped on top of the marine to shield him from the explosion. Absorbing the full impact of the detonation, Pfc. Jenkins was seriously injured and subsequently succumbed to his wounds. His courage, inspiring valor and selfless devotion to duty saved a fellow marine from serious injury or possible death and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Armed Service: Marines
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