JOHN WILLIAM ABBOTT

              24W, 100

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JOHN WILLIAM ABBOTT
is honored on Panel 24W, Row 100 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: JOHN WILLIAM ABBOTT
Wall Name: JOHN W ABBOTT
Date of Birth: 7/23/1945
Date of Casualty: 5/25/1969
Home of Record: HAMMOND
County of Record: LAKE COUNTY
State: IN
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: 1LT
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG TRI

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A Note From the Virtual Wall - Posted by A Marine
On 25 May 1969 Bravo Company, 1st Bn 3rd Marines, was holding a defensive position about 5 kilometers …

Semper Fi - Posted by A Marine
Semper Fi, Sir.

My family in Hammond shared memories of him this weekend. - Posted by Dana Voros Zigler
My aunt Karen Voros Westerhouse grew up with the boy she knows as John Abbott (no rank) in the Woodmar …

We Remember - Posted by Robert Sage
John is buried at St Joseph Valley Memorial Cemetery, Mishawaka, IN. PH

Served together in Pensacola - Posted by Michael L. Dyer
Fond memories Mike Dyer SGT USMC 1966-70

To My Brother's Godfather - Posted by Raymond
I didn't know you. My Dad was your friend and my brother was your Godson. My Dad speaks of you still and I …

Thank you - Posted by Patty
I did not know you, but I want to thank you for my freedom today.

NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER - Posted by Chris Spencer
It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and …

My son's Godfather! - Posted by Capt. Donald R. Brown USMC (Ret'd).
I convinced him (as a young Cpl) to pursue a commission. His Godson is now a GySgt (Maurice Y. Brown). He …

Not Forgotten - Posted by Jeff Matlin (Sgt., USMC-1965-1969
We were stationed together at NCTC in Pensacola. I remember the day you left for OCS. It was an honor to …

Fellow Hoosier Veteran - Posted by Mikell
Rest well this day fellow Hoosier Marine for we that are still here will stand the line in your Honor. You …

Thank you Lieutenant John William Abbott - Posted by Donald Lytle
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you John William Abbott, for your courageous and valiant …

Happy Birthday - Posted by
Today you would have turned 58. Semper Fi!

Took 31 years to find out we lost you - Posted by Gary Hoerauf
Found Life Magazine from June 1969 in summer of 2000. Saw your picture. Sorry you didn't make Lt. I never …

Photo - Posted by
Photo from: "Vietnam: One Week's Dead" LIFE Magazine Vol. 66, No. 25 June 27, 1969

For 1LT. John Abbott, USMC, who hailed from Hammond, Indiana!!!!!!! - Posted by
Goodbye, America's heroes, we have shamefully failed to stand by you, for all the wrong reasons which had …


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