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First Name: Robert

Last Name: Jenkins

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)



Home of Record: Gray, GA
Middle Name: Wiley



Date of Birth: 20 October 1947

Date of Death: 31 January 1968

Rank: Private First Class

Years Served: 1967 - 1968
Robert Wiley Jenkins

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Robert Wiley Jenkins
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps

On 31 January 1968, Private First Class Robert Wiley Jenkins was serving with I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Jenkins was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. 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 Robert W Jenkins is located on Panel 36E Line 017 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230915   Created by: MHOH

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