HONORED ON PANEL 28E, LINE 81 OF THE WALL
JOHN ROBERT DAWSON
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JOHN R DAWSON
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POSTED ON 7.8.2025
POSTED BY: Rick
Semper Fi
I was in the same platoon as Jack in OCS. Can't say I knew many more fun people than Jack. We had some fun times on liberty. Jack was such a great guy. RIP Jack
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POSTED ON 3.13.2023
POSTED BY: Scott Yarberry, USMC/Retired
A memory then, now and future.
2nd LT John Dawson's family member (sister I think) had approached me while I was serving on recruiting duty in Adrian, Michigan during the early 2000's. She brought John's medal and insignia box that contains his insignia's, medals and other uniform accessories. She handed the box to me and asked if I would take care of it, and I said of course I will. Fast forward 20+ years, my son will commission as a Marine 2nd LT this year after graduation at UVA and he will be the holder of John's effects. He will wear John's collar emblems for his commissioning ceremony.
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POSTED ON 4.29.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Navy Cross citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.
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POSTED ON 5.25.2020
POSTED BY: Edward Burke
I was there
I was Lt Dawson’s radio operator on our forward observer team. There were 13 KIA that day including him and 31 WIA including me. One of the many nameless firefights Marines in Vietnam engaged in, for a single company, Bravo 1st Bn 4th Marines it was a heavy toll. On this Memorial Day, I remember him and the others who died that day. Edward Burke, Cpl, USMC (Ret)
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