John Henry Knudsen

Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps

John Henry Knudsen was born on 15 July 1945.

On 10 December 1966, Private First Class John Henry Knudsen was serving with Headquarters & Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Knudsen was killed in action by misadventure. His body was recovered.

Medals

Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name John H Knudsen is located on Panel 13E Line 028 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

PFC John Henry Knudsen is buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Northbrook, IL.

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