RICHARD LEE PATTERSON

              23W, 17

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RICHARD LEE PATTERSON
is honored on Panel 23W, Row 17 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: RICHARD LEE PATTERSON
Wall Name: RICHARD L PATTERSON
Date of Birth: 11/23/1943
Date of Casualty: 5/29/1969
Home of Record: HARRIMAN
County of Record: ROANE COUNTY
State: TN
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: 1LT
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: BINH DUONG

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The following remembrances have been left at The Virtual Wall for RICHARD LEE PATTERSON:

a good officer - Posted by Doug Houston
He was my platoon leader and did what he thought was necessary in the field to succeed. I respected him …

We Remember - Posted by Robert Sage
Richard is buried at Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood,TN. BSM PH

A good friend. - Posted by david yeary
Richard could do it all. And do it with ease. A gifted athlete, an avid hunter and fisherman. He was one of …

Legacy of Respect - Posted by Kay Patterson Austin
On this 38th anniversary of Richard's death, I think it is important to remember the life well lived. His …

Honoring 1Lt R. L. Patterson - Posted by Don
I was a member of OCS-53/1968 at Ft. Benning with an Lt Patterson as Sr. Tactical Officer. I believe this …

A Fellow Soldier - Posted by Ernest K. Taylor US Army (Ret)
I was a fellow LT and spoke with Richard while sharing a cold soda as his patrol passed by ... little did I …

A Really Good Man! - Posted by Don Paquin, Arty FO, B/2/505/3d/82ABN
I think of Dick often and wish I could have done more to help him and his soldiers. He and his men were …

Photo - Posted by
Photo from: "Vietnam: One Week's Dead" LIFE Magazine Vol. 66, No. 25 June 27, 1969

Richard to you and your family - Posted by Doug Dillon
Richard It has been almost 33 years since we last spoke to each other at Ft. Benning Infantry School. Next …

Together On The Wall - Posted by Donna Judy Lathe
My brother Cpl. Herman L. Judy, Jr. was killed that night with Lt. Richard Patterson. Rich Jones has …

Respect and leadership - Posted by DarrelOrmes
This was a young lt, that had the respect of his men. I new him as the tiger plt leader. They put up a …

Untitled - Posted by troy rice
Dear Richard,I read about thi web site today in the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram.Today is May31,1999.I felt …


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