James Estus Abston, Jr.
Private First Class, U.S. Army

On 17 February 1967, Private First Class James Estus Abston, Jr. was serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam.

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

Medals, Awards and Badges

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

Honors

The name James E Abston Jr is located on Panel 15E Line 102 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.