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First Name: James

Last Name: Acosta

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Marines (present)



Home of Record: New Orleans, LA
Middle Name: Arthur



Date of Birth: 14 October 1946

Date of Death: 15 July 1968

Rank: Lance Corporal

Years Served: 1966 - 1968
James Arthur Acosta, Jr.

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

James Arthur Acosta, Jr.
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

On 15 July 1968, Lance Corporal James Arthur Acosta, Jr. was serving with 2nd Platoon, L Company, 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, LCpl Acosta died of Other Causes (Undefined), resulting from hostile action. 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 James A Acosta Jr is located on Panel W52 Line 33 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230979   Created by: MHOH

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