William Donald Jinks★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On May 19, 1967 Corporal Jinks 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 Texas. ★ 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 | 280485 |
| Service ID | 2185619 |
| Name | William Donald Jinks |
| From | Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas |
| Birth Date | July 16, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | May 19, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Field Artillery Cannoneer |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 12th Marines, Headquarters Battery |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  William is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 20e, Line 45. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - William Donald Jinks 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. Jinks had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Field Artillery Cannoneer. Service number assignment was 2185619. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 12th Marines, Headquarters Battery.
He was born on July 16, 1945. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Matagorda county has been included within the archival record. We have Bay City listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Jinks experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 19, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 475 Prisoners of war
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• 175 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 4,848 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 175 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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