United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Richard James Olson
1949 – 1968
Vietnam Wall · Panel 52E
Private First Class Richard James Olson 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
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Tri
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
0311: RIFLEMAN
RIFLEMAN
QUANG TRI
1968
Pay grade E02.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Richard James Olson
Private First Class
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1968
1st Battalion 4th Marines
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