John Robert Box ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On September 9, 1969 Private First Class Box was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 263257 |
| Service ID | 560668495 |
| Name | John Robert Box |
| From | Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California |
| Birth Date | June 25, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | September 9, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Unit/Group | 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Thua Thien province |
| Burial | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | John Robert Box is buried or memorialized at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California.  John is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 18w, Line 60. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John Robert Box was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on May 27, 1969. Box had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 560668495. Attached to 101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, B Company.
He was born on June 25, 1946. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles county has been included within the archival record. We have Los Angeles listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Box experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 9, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Thua Thien province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of California who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ California was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,932 World War I
• 19,845 World War II
• 2,648 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 631 Prisoners of war
• 7,011 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,845 World War II
• 2,648 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 631 Prisoners of war
• 7,011 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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