RICHARD FRANKLIN ABSHIRE

              53E, 44

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RICHARD FRANKLIN ABSHIRE
is honored on Panel 53E, Row 44 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: RICHARD FRANKLIN ABSHIRE
Wall Name: RICHARD F ABSHIRE
Date of Birth: 10/20/1944
Date of Casualty: 5/2/1968
Home of Record: ABBEVILLE
County of Record: VERMILION PARISH
State: LA
Branch of Service: MARINE CORPS
Rank: SGT
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: QUANG TRI

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We Remember - Posted by Robert Sage
Richard is buried at St Mary Magdalen Cemetery, Abbeville, Vermillion Parish, LA.

NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER - Posted by Chris Spencer
It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and …

Thank You - Posted by Cassi
My name is Cassi Fever and I attend Gridley High School in Gridley Illinois. I am sending this remembrance …

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS MOST HEROIC YOUNG MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NAVY CROSS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - Posted by CLAY MARSTON
SERGEANT RICHARD FRANKLIN ABSHIRE COMPANY " G " 2nd BATTALION 4th MARINES 9th MARINE AMPHIBIOUS …

For a Brother in Arms and a Special Friend from My Youth. - Posted by Michael W. Touchet
Hey Rick, I know you're looking down on us,I wish we could have played that one last Gig together before …


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