On 17 February 1968, Private First Class Harold Wayne Abbott was serving with B Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Abbott was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Awards

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

Honors

The name Harold W Abbott is located on Panel 39E Line 68 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.