On 11 September 1968, Specialist Four John Benjamin Abbatemarco was serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Cambodia.

On that day, SP4 Abbatemarco was Killed in Action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

He received a posthumous promotion to Sergeant.

Awards

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Medic Badge

Honors

The name John B Abbatemarco is located on Panel 10W Line 030 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.