Richard A. Anderson-Houston, TX
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Don.Morfe
N 29° 42.642 W 095° 18.162
15R E 277237 N 3288948
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam on August 24, 1969. He was killed in action. He is buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, TX in Section 33, Lot 257.
Waymark Code: WMXH7C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2018
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He was born on April 16, 1948 in Washington D.C. and died on August 24, 1969 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *ANDERSON, RICHARD A.
• Rank and Organization: Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company E, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division
• Place and Date: Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, 24 August 1969
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an assistant team leader with Company E, in connection with combat operations against an armed enemy. While conducting a patrol during the early morning hours L/Cpl. Anderson's reconnaissance team came under a heavy volume of automatic weapons and machine gun fire from a numerically superior and well concealed enemy force. Although painfully wounded in both legs and knocked to the ground during the initial moments of the fierce fire fight, L/Cpl. Anderson assumed a prone position and continued to deliver intense suppressive fire in an attempt to repulse the attackers. Moments later he was wounded a second time by an enemy soldier who had approached to within 8 feet of the team's position. Undaunted, he continued to pour a relentless stream of fire at the assaulting unit, even while a companion was treating his leg wounds. Observing an enemy grenade land between himself and the other marine, L/Cpl. Anderson immediately rolled over and covered the lethal weapon with his body, absorbing the full effects of the detonation. By his indomitable courage, inspiring initiative, and selfless devotion to duty, L/Cpl. Anderson was instrumental in saving several marines from serious injury or possible death. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Armed Service: Marines
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