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U.S. Army · United States 
Richard Michael Purcell
1949 – 1971
Vietnam Wall · Panel 03W
Specialist Four Richard Michael Purcell served in the U.S. Army. Richard served with the US ARMY REP OF VIETNAM. Richard served in the Vietnam War. Richard was 22 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Blast injury
Circumstance
Died of wounds
Place
Quang Tri
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
13A10: Field Artillery Basic
FIELD ARTILLERY BASIC
QUANG TRI
1971
Pay grade E04.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
Burial Information
Cemetery
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Section
I
Grave
1690
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Richard Michael Purcell
Specialist Four
U.S. Army
- 1971
108th Artillery Group
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