Richard Alan BowersSergeantHHC, 2ND BN, 1ST INF RGT, 196 INF BDE Army of the United States 23 October 1947 - 12 May 1968 Long Beach, California Panel 58E Line 030 |
 
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The database page for Richard Alan Bowers
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Survived and remembered by his father, mother, and brother ...
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Dearly missed by his niece, Rachel. You are never forgotten. You are my hero. Thank You for being my uncle, and showing the world what it means to be a hero. I love you and miss you, Uncle Dick.
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A Note from The Virtual WallThe 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, was one of the units committed to the defense of the Special Forces camp at Kham Duc as it came under attack by two regiments of the NVA 2nd Division. Sergeant Richard Bowers is one of at least 39 Americans who died during the defeats at Ngok Tavak and Kham Duc. His remains were recovered when the base was recaptured in mid-1970, but the remains of 32 others have not been repatriated.
The names of the 39 Americans lost are included in the summary account of the |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a niece, Marie Suprzgirl@aol.com 20 Nov 2000 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Last updated 06/11/2004