Richard William WelchPrivate First ClassB CO, 4TH BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173 ABN BDE Army of the United States 27 September 1949 - 13 September 1968 Wilmington, Massachusetts Panel 44W Line 055 |
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Remembering Wild Bill.
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A Note from The Virtual WallOn 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:
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 10 Jan 2007
Last updated 08/10/2009