Heflin, John Darracott
Army Private 1st class

John Darracott Heflin, age 20, from Arlington, Texas, Tarrant county.

Service era: Vietnam
Military history: 35th Infantry Regiment

Date of death: Saturday, September 2, 1967
Death details: Bronze Star citation: For meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Heflin distinguished himself while serving as a Rifleman in Companies A and D, 2/35th Infantry. His exceptional enthusiasm and willingness to participate in all phases of his units operations won him the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers. He constantly devoted himself to improving his skills as an infantryman, often spending his own time training to ensure that his abilities were a match for the difficult and dangerous conditions he faced. His leadership abilities were quickly recognized and he was recommended for training at the 3rd Brigade NCO School. On 2 September 1967 Private First Class John D Heflin was mortally wounded by fragments from a hostile booby trap. He had made a valuable contribution to his units mission in Vietnam. Private First Class John D Heflins loyal and dedicated efforts are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Cemetery: Memorial Gardens, Arlington

Source: National Archives, 35th Infantry Regiment Association