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First Name: Michael

Last Name: Jenkins

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)



Home of Record: Covington, VA
Middle Name: Lee



Date of Birth: 02 January 1948

Date of Death: 25 February 1969

Rank: Private First Class

Years Served:
Michael Lee Jenkins

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Michael Lee Jenkins
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps

On 25 February 1969, Private First Class Michael Lee Jenkins was serving with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Jenkins was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

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

Honors

The name Michael L Jenkins is located on Panel 31W Line 050 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230905   Created by: MHOH

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