John Cheeks - Corporal

Hometown:
Penns Grove
D.O.B.:
January 21, 1946
County:
NJ
Rank:
Corporal
Branch:
Marines
Date of Casualty:

April 28, 1967

Casualty Status:
Killed In Action
Country of Incident:
South Vietnam

John H. Cheeks was born on January 21, 1946. His home of record is Penns Grove, NJ.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL). He was assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines.

Cheeks was killed in action on April 28, 1967 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam from wounds.

John’s name appears on the Penns Grove High School Vietnam War Memorial, dedicated in September 2010, which stands near Penns Grove Middle School. He is buried in Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Mount Royal, NJ.

Sources: Roger Liggon (veteran) and NJVVMF.
12/17/2024

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