In Memoriam

RICHARD L ZICHEK

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Zichek, Richard Lansing
Lincoln, NE
USMC
LCPL

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10/15/1944

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7/15/1965
7/15/1965

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South Vietnam
Quang Nam
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0311 = Rifleman
2ND PLT, D CO, 3RD RECON BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
Purple Heart
Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, NE
Casualty codes: A1-D-7
A1 = Hostile, died outright
D = Gun or small arms fire
7 = Ground casualty
Recovered.
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Sniper Fire Vicinity Nui Kim Son, 8 Km Southeast Of Danang Air Base 15Jul65.

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