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First Name: Leo

Last Name: Jennette

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)



Home of Record: Buxton, NC
Middle Name: Miller



Date of Birth: 15 June 1947

Date of Death: 23 August 1968

Rank: Lance Corporal

Years Served: 1967 - 1968
Leo Miller Jennette

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Leo Miller Jennette
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

On 23 August 1968, Lance Corporal Leo Miller Jennette was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, LCpl Jennette 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 Leo M Jennette is located on Panel W47 Line 45 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230935   Created by: MHOH

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