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U.S. Navy · United States 
Richard Dean Mattson
Petty Officer Third Class
1946 – 1966
Vietnam Wall · Panel 12E
PO3 Richard Dean Mattson served the U.S. Navy. Richard served in the Vietnam War. Richard was 20 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Circumstance
Accident in theatre
Service Record
U.S. Navy
USS HAMNER (DD-718), 7TH FLEET
FTG3: Fire Control Technician (Gun Fire Control) 3rd Class
FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIAN (GUN FIRE CONTROL)
FRASER, MI
1988
Pay grade E03. DCAS record DCAS-VN-033054.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
3
Campaign and service medals
Memorials
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Panel 12E · Line 117
cut as RICHARD D MATTSON
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
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Record added
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