Robert Esten Abbott, Jr.
Private First Class, U.S. Army

On 8 May 1968, Private First Class Robert Esten Abbott, Jr. was serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam.

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

Badge and Medals

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

Honors

The name Robert E Abbott Jr is located on Panel 56E Line 34 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.