John Edward Addison
Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

On 27 December 1967, Lance Corporal John Edward Addison was serving with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, LCpl Addison 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 John Edward Addison is located on Panel 32E Line 67 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.