John Robert Peacock, IICaptainVMA(AW)-533, MAG-15, 1ST MAW United States Marine Corps 04 September 1946 - 25 February 1976 Kailua, Hawaii Panel 01W Line 081 |
 
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The database page for John Robert Peacock, II
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Following the 1972 Spring Offensive by the North Vietnamese, the United States began a concerted bombing campaign against North Vietnam and the NVA-occupied areas of Laos, Cambodia, and South Vietnam. On October 12, 1972, Captain John R. Peacock, pilot, and 1Lt William M. Price, bombardier-navigator, were assigned a combat mission over North Vietnam. Their last known location was about 15 miles west of Dong Hoi in Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam. When the aircraft (A-6A BuNo 155700) failed to return to base, the two were listed as Missing in Action. Peacock and Price were not acknowledged as POWs by the North Vietnamese, and they were not released with the American POWs in the spring of 1973. A presumptive finding of "Died while Missing" eventually was issued for both men. Their remains have not been repatriated (May 2001). They are not forgotten.
Jennifer M. Rodrigues |
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I proudly wear Captain Peacock's MIA bracelet.
Lillian Perkins |
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I wear Captain John R. Peacock's bracelet.
Joe Thornton |
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I am honored to wear the MIA bracelet of
Karen Lemon, RN |
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I have worn Captain John Robert Peacock's MIA Bracelet for thirty years. A man I never had the pleasure to meet. As I visited the Wall in D.C. this weekend I felt the need to learn more about him - and I finally have a face to go with the name that I have prayed for all these years. God bless his family and friends. To all the men and women who gave their lives in the Vietnam War - YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!
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I wanted to extend to the Peacock family my thoughts and prays. My father, William Marshall Price, was John's navigator. I know the years go by but this The Virtual Wall of memories and prayers is a wonderful thing for us both. We wish all the family our best.
Love
Marshall Peterlin |
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In September of 1964, Rob (as we knew him) came from his island home of Hawaii to the granite hills of New Hampshire to enroll at Dartmouth College. He was a good friend to many of his classmates in the Class of 1968. This year we are celebrating our 40th Class Reunion in June, and I have been calling classmates to promote participation in our reunion. A number of them have mentioned Rob with fondness and respect. We could always count on Rob; he was a gentleman, a fine human being, and a true patriot. We remember him with great affection. I have known for many years that Rob was MIA, but since I first read his panel on The Virtual Wall in 2000 I have wished more than ever for a resolution to his fate. I believe that some day he will come home. Meanwhile, Semper Fi, LOTF, old friend.
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 23 May 2001
Last updated 03/14/2010