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Last Rank
Chief Petty Officer
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Last Primary NEC
EO-0000-Equipment Operator
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Last Rating/NEC Group
Equipment Operator
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Primary Unit
1952-1967, EO-5710, NMCB 4
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Service Years
1951 - 1967
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Personal Details
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Home State
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Year of Birth
1931 |
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CPO Deborah Nelson
to remember
Haines, John Charles, Jr., CPO.
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Casualty Info
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Home Town
Mansfield Twp. Res: Bordentown |
Last Address
Not Specified |
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Casualty Date
Mar 07, 1967 |
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Cause
Hostile, Died |
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Other Explosive Device |
Location
Quang Nam (Vietnam) |
Conflict
Vietnam War |
Location of Interment
Saint Mary's Cemetery - Bordentown, New Jersey |
Wall/Plot Coordinates
16E 035 |
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Last Known Activity
On March 7, 1967 CPO Haines was killed when the jeep he was driving hit a mine buried in the road.
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Comments/Citation
Namesake: The 12th Seabee camp in-country was dedicated to him on July 3, 1968. Camp Haines was a Helicopter Base used by the 158th Assault Helicopter - 101st Airborne Division. It served as a repair and overhaul base.
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Name of Award
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
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Gold Letter V |
Awarded for distinguished actions in combat (valor) |
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Year Awarded
1967
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Details behind Award:
For heroic service from 12 February to 7 March 1967 in connection with operations against the enemy while serving the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR, in the Republic of Vietnam. During this period, Chief Petty Officer Haines commanded four convoys, which were carrying material and equipment from Danang for the resurfacing of a combat-essential airfield at An Hoa. All convoys were required to travel over twenty miles of frequently mined roads and to pass through territory infested with enemy forces. Although aware that other vehicles had encountered mines and that friendly forces had come under enemy fire, Chief Petty Officer Haines volunteered and was selected to command these convoys, in addition to his normal duties as transportation manager for the battalion. Due to his outstanding leadership, extreme devotion to duty, and courageous spirit, each convoy was completed in a timely manner, enabling the construction project to be completed ahead of schedule. Chief Petty Officer Haines' initiative, heroic service, and intrepid leadership reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. |
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