Richard Allen Vaughn
Era | Global War on Terrorism |
---|---|
Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 7 |
Plaque Number | 17 |
Killed in Action 7 April 2008
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation w/2 OLC, Army Achievement, Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Iraq Campaign, Global War on Terrorism Service, NCO Professional Development, Army Service, Overseas Service w/Number "2"
Ricky deployed to Iraq for the second time in support of Operation Iragi Freedom. He was killed when his unit encountered small arms fire after their convoy was hit by an IED.