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HONORED ON PANEL 21W, LINE 54 OF THE WALL
ROBERT ALLEN LAYTON JR
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ROBERT A LAYTON JR
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LEFT FOR ROBERT ALLEN LAYTON JR
POSTED ON 7.5.2024
POSTED BY: A Fellow Soldier
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Layton entered the US Army on September 23, 1968 and was assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, 199th Brigade where he attained the rank of Second Lieutenant (2LT).
On July 3, 1969, Layton was killed in action. He received the Silver Star with "V" for heroism, the Bronze Star with First Oak Leaf Cluster for Heroism, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Expert Automatic Rifleman's Badge.
Layton's Bronze Star citation reads:
Lt. Layton was awarded the Bronze Star for exceptional heroism under enemy fire. Serving as platoon leader, he maneuvered his unit into a position to offer support to a company that had come under intense hostile fire, and exposed himself to enemy fire while assisting in treatment and evacuation of wounded personnel. When the last evacuation helicopter crashed, he was one of the first to the crash scene, dragging occupants to safety.
Layton's Silver Star citation reads:
Lt. Layton was cited for gallantry in action while leading his platoon in suppressive fire against a well-concealed North Vietnamese army battalion. Layton, with complete disregard for his own safety, maneuvered through the enemy fire to retrieve wounded personnel and supervise and encourage his men. In an attempt to rescue a seriously wounded medical aidman, an exploding rocket fatally wounded him.
Robert's name appears on the Penns Grove High School Vietnam War Memorial, dedicated in September 2010, which stands near Penns Grove Middle School.
POSTED ON 3.26.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As a graduate of the University of Delaware I was struck by the many remembrances of your UD Delta Tau Delta brothers and their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
POSTED ON 5.25.2020
POSTED BY: Larry Levy
Remembering Bobby every Memorial Day
POSTED ON 3.21.2020
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Lt Robert Layton, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy Spring! For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.