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First Name: Morris

Last Name: Jenkins

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Columbus, OH
Middle Name: E.



Date of Birth: 29 November 1941

Date of Death: 02 December 1965

Rank: Specialist 5

Years Served:
Morris E. Jenkins

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Morris E. Jenkins
Specialist Five, U.S. Army

On 2 December 1965, Specialist Five Morris E. Jenkins was serving with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SPC5 Jenkins was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Morris E Jenkins is located on Panel 3E Line 120 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230906   Created by: MHOH

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