Jedh Colby Barker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJedh Colby Barker
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1945
Place of Birth: Franklin, New Hampshire, United States
Date of Death: 21-Sep-1967
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Jedh Colby Barker
- Jedh Colby Barker (June 20, 1945 – September 21, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War in September 1967. While participating in Operation Kingfisher, Barker's platoon was attacked by North Vietnamese forces.
- The platoon got into cover, and Barker lay down suppressing fire on the Vietnamese positions.
- When a grenade was thrown into the American defensive position, Barker jumped onto it and saved the lives of fellow injured Marines.
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