Sgt John Bernard Proffit, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Todd, North Carolina.
Sergeant John Bernard Proffit was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, SGT Proffit served our country until August 3rd, 1970 in Quang Nagai, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that John died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. John was born on September 3rd, 1949 in Todd, North Carolina. SGT Proffit is on panel 08W, line 080 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
He served with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, "Golden Dragons", 4th Infantry Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross, 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 Army Achivement Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Burial: Proffit's Grove Church Cemetery, Boone, North Carolina.
(source: Reece, Jim & Reece Thomas;NC Vietnam KIA/MIA's gravesites)
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