Richard Julian Bockelman
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Purple Heart |
| Wall | D |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 6 |
| Plaque Number | 34 |
World War II-Korea-Vietnam
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart, Meritorious Service, Air Medal w/3 Stars, Commendation w/1 Star, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation w/1 Star, Unit Commendation, Good Conduct w/8 Stars, American Defense Service, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/1 Star, World war II Victory, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service, Vietnam Service w/3 Stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/Palm, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign
Combat veteran of three wars. Wounded in the Guam Campaign of World War II. In Vietnam, he built facilities and fought in helicopters as a gunner.
Combat Aircrew w/3 Stars
1st Marine Air Wing
HMM-165
CH-46 Seaknight
Plaque Wall Map
