John Calvin Robinson II★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Georgia
On August 10, 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 Georgia. ★ 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 | 295225 |
| Service ID | 2236557 |
| Name | John Calvin Robinson II |
| From | Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia |
| Birth Date | November 6, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | August 10, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Specialty | Assaultman |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, B Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. small arms fire |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | John Calvin Robinson II is buried or memorialized at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.  John is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 49w, Line 44. |
Additional Details
LCpl John Calvin Robinson, II was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company B in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam.On the afternoon of August 10, 1968, while participating in a battalion size search and destroy operation, Company B was assigned to secure Hill 310 in Quang Nam Province. As the lead elements advanced toward the objective, the Marines suddenly came under intense rocket and automatic weapons fire from a large, well entrenched North Vietnamese Army force. During the ensuing fire fight, the company became pinned down and sustained numerous casualties. Supporting the attacking Marines with devastating anti-tank assault weapons fire, Lance Corporal Robinson unhesitatingly deployed his squad to provide covering fire while the wounded men were evacuated in order to allow artillery and air strikes to be employed against the enemy emplacements. Alertly observing a seriously injured Marine lying in an area dangerously exposed to the hostile fire, Lance Corporal Robinson immediately left his covered position to aid the wounded man. Fearlessly maneuvering across twenty-five meters of fire-swept terrain, he reached the side of the casualty. Ignoring the enemy rounds that impacted near, he calmly placed his injured comrade across his shoulders, and while returning to a friendly position, he was mortally wounded. His heroic actions and sincere concern for the welfare of his comrades inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in saving the life of a fellow Marine. By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Robinson upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. The assault left the Company with eight men killed in action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Silver Star
★ 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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Georgia was home to over 10,422 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Georgia was home to over 10,422 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,541 World War I
• 6,513 World War II
• 783 Korean War
• 1,585 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,610 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 84 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
• 6,513 World War II
• 783 Korean War
• 1,585 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,610 Missing in action
• 19 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 84 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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