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RICHARD A GILBREATH

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HONORED ON PANEL 9E, LINE 57 OF THE WALL

RICHARD ARTHUR GILBREATH

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RICHARD A GILBREATH

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POSTED ON 12.6.2022

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Petty Officer Third Class Richard Arthur Gilbreath, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force. He was assigned to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, When He Was Killed in Action.

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POSTED ON 8.24.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your friend Warren Piquette is moving. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

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POSTED ON 11.29.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

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"Greater love hath no man, than that man lay down his life for a friend."

Semper Fi, Doc

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POSTED ON 7.22.2021

POSTED BY: U.S. Marine, Quang Tri, Vietnam

Silver Star Medal Award

Petty Officer Third Class Richard Arthur Gilbreath was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as a Hospital Corpsman (Combat Medic) and was assigned to H&S CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/

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POSTED ON 8.4.2019

POSTED BY: Edward Klek

Silver Star

It would be great if someone could post the Silver Star award citation.
Thank you Corpsman for you helping my marine buddies.

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