Richard William Welch
Private First Class
E CO, 4TH BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USARV
Army of the United States
Wilmington, Massachusetts
September 27, 1949 to September 13, 1968
RICHARD W WELCH is on the Wall at Panel W44, Line 55

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Richard W Welch
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Richard W Welch

PFC RICHARD WILLIAM WELCH

 
10 Jan 2007

Remembering Wild Bill.

From a friend,
Rick Jakus
800 Creekwood Drive North, Fairview, Texas 75069
rickjakus@cs.com


 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

On 13 Sep 1968 infantrymen from 4th Bn, 503rd Infantry were digging out enemy troops in a bunkered area 9 kilometers northwest of Duc Lap. The effort cost the lives of seven Americans, two from a supporting helo unit and five from 4/503:
  • OH-6A 66-14412, A Troop, 7th Sqdn, 17th Cavalry:
    • WO Curtis L. Andersen, Lake Preston, SD
    • WO Thomas C. Jacobs, Bloomington, IL

  • 4th Bn, 503rd Infantry:

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