John P. Bobo

John Paul Bobo (February 14, 1943 – March 30, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps second lieutenant who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War on March 30, 1967.

For the former Arkansas State University football coach, see John Bobo.
John Paul Bobo
John P. Bobo, Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1943-02-14)February 14, 1943
Niagara Falls, New York
DiedMarch 30, 1967(1967-03-30) (aged 24)
near Con Thien, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam
Buried
Gate of Heaven Cemetery,
Lewiston, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1965–1967
Rank Second Lieutenant
Unit Company I, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division
Battles/warsVietnam War †
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart Medal (2)
Combat Action Ribbon
National Order of Vietnam
RVN Gallantry Cross Medal
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