James Edward Robinson★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On February 7, 1968 Lance Corporal Robinson 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 Tennessee. ★ 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 | 295214 |
| Service ID | 2260835 |
| Name | James Edward Robinson |
| From | Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | February 19, 1949 |
| Casualty Date | February 7, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Assaultman |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, K Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | Road between Alpha 3 Gio Linh, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province |
| Burial | Decherd Negro Cemetery, Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | James Edward Robinson is buried or memorialized at Decherd Negro Cemetery, Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee.  James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 38e, Line 12. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - James Edward Robinson 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 July 30, 1967. Robinson had the rank of Lance Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Assaultman. Service number assignment was 2260835. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, K Company.
He was born on February 19, 1949. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Franklin county has been included within the archival record. We have Winchester listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Robinson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 7, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. small arms fire. Incident location: Road between Alpha 3 Gio Linh, 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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Honoring the men and women of Tennessee 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. 
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Tennessee was home to over 11,719 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Tennessee was home to over 11,719 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,991 World War I
• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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