John R. Barboza

Born: March 27, 1936
Died: November 23, 2016

Lived in Portsmouth for 47 years

John R. Barboza

Gunnery Sergeant

Commendations: See details

  • Civil Action Ribbon
  • Combat Action Ribbon
  • Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
  • Meritorious Mast
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Navy Commendation Medal
  • Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
  • Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
  • Vietnam Campaign Medal
  • Vietnam Service Medal

Served During:

Korean War, Taiwan Conflict, Vietnam War,

Served In:

  • US Marine Corps
Civil Action Ribbon
Civil Action Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon
Combat Action Ribbon
Letter of Appreciation
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Meritorious Mast
Meritorious Mast
National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal

Combat Action Ribbon; Presidential Unit Citation; Navy Commendation; Meritorious Unit Citation; Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal w/5 Stars; National Defense Service Medal w/1 star; Vietnam Service Medal w/4 stars; Civil Action Ribbon; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960-; Letter of Appreciation; (3) Meritorious Masts.

Served two tours in Vietnam.