George William Jinkins, III
Hopitalman, 3rd Class, Navy
Born: August 18, 1947
Hometown: Henrico County
Served In: Vietnam
Casualty Date: September 5, 1969
Died In: Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Awards: National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal
Hometown: Henrico County
Served In: Vietnam
Casualty Date: September 5, 1969
Died In: Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Awards: National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal
Hospitalman Jinkins was Killed in Action on September 5, 1969. Was a graduate of Douglas Freeman High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University.
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