United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Richard Franklin Abshire
1944 – 1968
Vietnam Wall · Panel 53E
Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Richard served in the Vietnam War. Richard was 23 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Tri
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
0311: RIFLEMAN
RIFLEMAN
QUANG TRI
1968
Pay grade E05.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
5
For valor
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Richard Franklin Abshire
Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1968
2nd Battalion 4th Marines
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