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SSGT John Woodrow Osborne

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SSGT John Woodrow Osborne Veteran

Birth
Traphill, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death
30 Apr 1969 (aged 21)
Tam Kỳ, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Burial
Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.1582422, Longitude: -81.1880755
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SSG John Woodrow Osborne, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Traphill, NC.

Staff Sergeant John Woodrow Osborne was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SSG Osborne served our country until April 30th, 1969 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that John died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. John was born on August 7th, 1947 in Traphill, North Carolina. SSG Osborne is on panel 26W, line 086 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

I corresponded with John Osborne for about a year when I was a freshman in college. I don't remember how I got his name, I just know that he was a very nice man and always answered all my questions about Vietnam and his experiences. I wish I could have known him better. Martha Westcott.

I was engaged to his brother. You are the Uncle Johnny my daughter will never know. I never got to meet you myself. Your brother Steven loved you so much, he talked of you and missed you dearly. You, along with so many others, made the ultimate sacrifice for your county and your fellow man. We love you and will always honor your memory. Phyllis Grundman.

I only met him a few days before he was killed, but I remember some details concerning his death. Anyone knowing or kin to him please contact me. I have always wondered if the family knew any of the details of his death. He seemed like a great guy from the short time that I knew him. James Stapler, [email protected].

He served with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 18th Artillery Regiment, 1st Field Force, USARV.

He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.

SSG John Woodrow Osborne, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Traphill, NC.

Staff Sergeant John Woodrow Osborne was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SSG Osborne served our country until April 30th, 1969 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that John died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. John was born on August 7th, 1947 in Traphill, North Carolina. SSG Osborne is on panel 26W, line 086 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for one year.

I corresponded with John Osborne for about a year when I was a freshman in college. I don't remember how I got his name, I just know that he was a very nice man and always answered all my questions about Vietnam and his experiences. I wish I could have known him better. Martha Westcott.

I was engaged to his brother. You are the Uncle Johnny my daughter will never know. I never got to meet you myself. Your brother Steven loved you so much, he talked of you and missed you dearly. You, along with so many others, made the ultimate sacrifice for your county and your fellow man. We love you and will always honor your memory. Phyllis Grundman.

I only met him a few days before he was killed, but I remember some details concerning his death. Anyone knowing or kin to him please contact me. I have always wondered if the family knew any of the details of his death. He seemed like a great guy from the short time that I knew him. James Stapler, [email protected].

He served with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 18th Artillery Regiment, 1st Field Force, USARV.

He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.


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  • Created by: Tom Reece
  • Added: Jan 25, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17689592/john_woodrow-osborne: accessed ), memorial page for SSGT John Woodrow Osborne (7 Aug 1947–30 Apr 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17689592, citing Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Tom Reece (contributor 46857744).