Richard Lee Ayers

Colonel

1933 – 1978

Vietnam Wall · Panel 11W

Life Keepsakes Service Decorations Shadow Box Memorials Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Colonel Richard Lee Ayers served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years and 4 months. Richard served with the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. Richard served in the Vietnam War, and during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War. Richard was 45 years old.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Air Force

1952 – 1978

Conflicts

Korean War Vietnam War Cold War

Awards & Decorations 5

For service and achievement

Purple Heart

Air Medal

Campaign and service medals

National Defense Service Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Foreign awards

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Memorials

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Panel 11W · Line 12 cut as RICHARD L AYERS

Burial Information

Cemetery Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Section MA

Grave 51

In Our Keeping

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Richard Lee Ayers

Colonel

U.S. Air Force

1952 - 1978

12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

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