US PARAS 2 Wolf, John Roby

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Wolf
  • FORENAME
John Roby
  • UNIT
503 Infantry Regiment (Airborne) (HQ and HQ Company,2 Bn)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
56956664
  • DATE OF DEATH
20th November 1967
  • AGE
22
  • GRAVESITE
Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King County, Washington
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Renton, Washington
born 23.8.1945
father Edward L. Wolf (1922-2007)
mother Ruth D. Wolf (1928-1989)
single
1 year service
KIA Hill 875, Kontum Province, South Vietnam
awarded Bronze Star
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. Panel 30E Line 52
 

DATE OF DEATH:

20-Nov-1967

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/wolf-john-roby.58477/

CITATION:

Bronze Star : For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force : Private First Class Wolf distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 20 November 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. ON this day, Company D, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry, made heavy enemy contact near Dak To, Republic of Vietnam. Upon initial contact, Private First Class Wolf rushed forward, constantly exposing himself to the intense enemy fire in order to place suppressive fire against the enemy positions. While continually moving forward from position to position, Private First Class Wolf shouted words of encouragement and aided the wounded to secure areas. It was during this assault that Private First Class Wolf was mortally wounded. Private First Class Wolf's outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Date of Action : 20 November 1967
Theatre : Republic of Vietnam

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27825119/john-r-wolf
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Thanks Richard, have updated above to show award of Bronze Star Medal, have added citation and award entry
 
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