Jeff Thomas Barnett Sr. was born on August 22nd, 1930 at Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama.
Gunnery Sergeant Jeff Thomas Barnett Sr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Marine Corps, GSGT Barnett served our country until January 16th, 1971, Offshore of South Vietnam. He was 40 years old and was married. It was reported that Jeff died from illness or disease. His body was recovered.
GSGT Barnett is on panel 05W, line 047 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 22 years.
- Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
- Date of birth: 22 August 1930
- Date of death: 16 January 1971
- County: Anderson
- Hometown: Oak Ridge
- Service Branch: Marine Corps
- Division/Assignment: 1st Force SVC Regiment, Force Logistics Command
- Conflict: Vietnam
- Awards: Navy Cross Medal for Heroism, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal
- Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XXII, Top Panel
- Sponsored by: Ron Ridenour
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