Richard L Latimer
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Military Decorations | Bronze Star |
| Wall | D |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 4 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Bronze Star w/Combat "V", Achievement w/Combat "V", Combat Action w/1 Star, Presidential Unit Citation w/1 Star, Good Conduct w/5 Stars, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service w/4 Stars, Vietnam Service w/6 Stars, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign
Under heavy fire, facing enemy mines, Richard volunteered to go up Hill 159 for wounded Americans. His actions inspired his men to take the hill.
Love, honor and respect; your family
Semper Fidelis
1st Marine Division
1st Tank Battalion
M48A3 Tank
Plaque Wall Map
