John Michael Acosta
Private First Class, U.S. Army

On 21 January 1968, Private First Class John Michael Acosta was serving with B Battery, 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery, I Field Force, in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Acosta died after sustaining 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 John M Acosta is located on Panel 35E Line 2 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.