John T. Coll Jr.

John T. Coll Jr.
Class Year1966
Rank1LT
ServiceUSA
ConflictVietnam
Born09/21/1944
HometownMadison, NJ
Died11/17/1967
Location of DeathQuang Ngai, South Vietnam

Additional Information

Military Awards and Decorations: Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry 1st Class with gold palm

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial

Remembrances from the "Wall of Faces" website

Remembrance—Memorial Day 2022

On this Memorial Day I am reminded of a story about John T. Coll, Jr., a member of the BC Class of 1966, who is included on BC's Veterans Memorial Wall as a result of his death in Vietnam in 1967. John was a member of the University Chorale of Boston College, and was commissioned from the University's Army ROTC program; I share both distinctions with him. 

Upon learning of his unfortunate death, the Chorale quickly organized a memorial Mass for him. It was held on campus in St. Joseph's Chapel and was attended by most of the Chorale members. The singing of hymns that night was especially wonderful and I'm sure the event is well-remembered by all in attendance. Many tears were shed that evening for a dear friend and respected colleague.

—John P. McGann '69
Former Captain, USAR