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Richard Vandegeer
2NDLT
1948 – 1975
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2NDLT Richard Vandegeer served in the U.S. Air Force. Richard served with the 21 SP OPS SQ NAKON PHANOM. Richard served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Richard was 27 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Circumstance
Killed in action
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1025F: Pilot
2NDLT
PILOT
COLUMBUS, OH
2001
Pay grade O01.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
5
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Richard Vandegeer
2NDLT
U.S. Air Force
- 2001
21st Special Operations Squadron
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