Gunnery Sergeant from New York, Vietnam War Casualty (2024)

On February 7, 1968 Gunnery Sergeant Hughes was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.

Service Details

This Profile ID	321507
Service ID	902687
Name	John James Hughes
From	New York, New York County, New York
Birth Date	August 31, 1925
Casualty Date	February 7, 1968
War	Vietnam War
Service Branch	Marine Corps
Rank	Gunnery Sergeant
Specialty	Infantry Unit Leader
Unit/Group	1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, L Company
Casualty Type	Hostile Died of Wounds, Artillery Rocket Mortar, Ground Casualty
Location	South Vietnam, Quang Nam province
Notable Awards	★ Purple Heart
Remembered	John is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at .

Additional Details

Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - John James Hughes was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on January 27, 1968. Hughes had the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Infantry Unit Leader. Service number assignment was 902687. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, L Company.

He was born on August 31, 1925. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and New York county has been included within the archival record. We have New York listed as his city.

During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Hughes experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 7, 1968. Recorded circ*mstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Artillery Rocket Mortar, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province.

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