United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Richard David Lear
1951 – 1969
Vietnam Wall · Panel 17W
Private First Class Richard David Lear served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Richard served in the Vietnam War. Richard was 18 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Blast injury
Circumstance
Died of wounds
Place
Quang Nam
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
0311: RIFLEMAN
RIFLEMAN
QUANG NAM
1969
Pay grade E02.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Richard David Lear
Private First Class
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1969
3rd Battalion 7th Marines
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