United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Richard James Coston
1949 – 1969
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Private First Class Richard James Coston served in the U.S. Army. Richard served with the 1 CAV DIV AIRMOBILE. Richard served in the Vietnam War. Richard was 20 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Tay Ninh
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Infantryman (11B)
INFANTRYMAN
TAY NINH
1969
Pay grade E03.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Richard James Coston
Private First Class
U.S. Army
- 1969
5th Cavalry Regiment
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