James Michael Akstin 
Harry Ells High School Class of 1963 Memorial Day is for remembering those who lost their lives while serving in the military.
In the Vietnam conflict, Richmond lost 32 young men. Most were young, ages 18-21. Four were African American, and four had Hispanic surnames. Six were married. I don’t know how many of their families or friends still live in Richmond. Memorial Day 2023, we honor James Michael Akstin, a Marine who was born September 8, 1945, and died in a crash at sea on February 2, 1967, in Quang Nam, Vietnam at the age of 22. He was assigned to HMM-262, MAG-36, 1st Marine Air Wing. a door gunner on a helicopter. His parents were Joseph P. and Edna A. Akstin, who lived in Richmond at the time. He is buried at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in San Pablo. James graduated from harry Ells High School in 1963. 
James Michael Akstin Corporal HMM-262, MAG-36, 1ST MAW, III MAF United States Marine Corps Richmond, California September 08, 1945 to May 12, 1967 JAMES M AKSTIN is on the Wall at Panel 19E, Line 91 See the full profile or name rubbing for James Akstin
James Michael Akstin
ON THE WALL:
Panel 19E Line 91
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record:
Richmond, CA
Date of birth:
09/08/1945
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch:
United States Marine Corps
Grade at loss:
E4
Rank:
Corporal
Promotion Note:
None
ID No:
2040609
MOS:
6212: Unknown MOS Code
Length Service:
04
Unit:
HMM-262, MAG-36, 1ST MAW, III MAF
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour:
Not Recorded
Incident Date:
05/12/1967
Casualty Date:
05/12/1967
Status Date:
Not Applicable
Status Change:
Not Applicable
Age at Loss:
21
Location:
Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Remains:
Body recovered
Repatriated:
Not Applicable
Identified:
Not Applicable
Casualty Type:
Non-hostile, died of other causes
Casualty Reason:
Helicopter – Crew
Casualty Detail:
Air loss or crash at sea
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