John P. Bobo
John Paul Bobo | |
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John P. Bobo, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | February 14, 1943 Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1967 (aged 24) near Con Thien, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam |
| Buried | Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1965–1967 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company I, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Medal (2) Combat Action Ribbon National Order of Vietnam RVN Gallantry Cross Medal |
John Paul Bobo (February 14, 1943 – March 30, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps second lieutenant who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War on March 30, 1967.