John Emory Miles
Private First Class
K CO, 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
East Peoria, Illinois
July 30, 1941 to July 02, 1968
JOHN E MILES is on the Wall at Panel W54, Line 38

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4 Mar 2005

My uncle John E. Miles was in Vietnam from 11-29-67 through 07-02-68 when he got killed. From what my mom can remember about him he was a nice guy. I have been trying to find people who served with him over in Vietnam. I have been trying for many years. I have found a good guy named Doc Hoppy who is helping. He was in Quang Tri when he passed away. I feel like I have a connection with him even though he passed before I was born. He has five kids and grand kids also. I have only met one of his kids. My uncle was a riflemen in Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion. He was married twice I do believe. I thank him and everyone for fighting for our country and freedom. It's an honor to be his niece. He will never be forgotten in my heart and mind. I need to know. I know it takes time for people to want to talk about Vietnam. Thank you.

Shannon Miles
E-mail address is not available.


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

Four Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, were killed in action southeast of Con Thien on 02 Jul 1968:
  • C Btry, 1st Bn, 12th Marines
  • K Co, 3rd Bn, 3rd Marines
    • Pfc John E. Miles, East Peoria, IL
    • Pfc James J. Williams, Ansonia, CT
    • Pvt Barry D. Jenkins, New York, NY

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