RICHARD M REES
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HONORED ON PANEL 1W, LINE 120 OF THE WALL

RICHARD MORGAN REES

WALL NAME

RICHARD M REES

PANEL / LINE

1W/120

DATE OF BIRTH

09/13/1941

CASUALTY PROVINCE

GIA DINH

DATE OF CASUALTY

12/15/1973

HOME OF RECORD

KENT

COUNTY OF RECORD

Portage County

STATE

OH

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

RANK

CAPT

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR RICHARD MORGAN REES
POSTED ON 8.3.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cap. Richard Rees, Thank you for your service as a Special Forces Qualified Infantry Unit Commander. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was the 57th anniversary of Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 9.11.2020
POSTED BY: ANON

Never forgotten

CAPT Richard Morgan Rees is buried in Section 7, B Lot East 1/4 of 352 in Warren, OH.

He was gunned down by VC while investigating a helicopter crash, and had his arms raised.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH
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POSTED ON 4.7.2020
POSTED BY: Kristine Kreidler

Dear Cousin, Missing You

Richard, I came upon a picture of you at 4 years old or so today. That little boy is now long gone, as are your parents and aunts and uncles, all that’s left are some of your second cousins who grew up with stories of you. I imagine the bravery in your last moments, and I’m sure in many other times that are not written in our history’s book, and I can’t help but weep and be proud — such a dual and deep mixture of emotion. We will keep your memory alive. Thank you always. Love always, fellow Kreidler. You are always in our hearts. -Kristine Kreidler
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POSTED ON 1.5.2018
POSTED BY: jerry sandwisch wood cty. ohio nam vet 1969-70 army 173rd abn bde

You are not forgotten

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered !!!! All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Richard. :-(
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POSTED ON 5.15.2016

Final Mission of CAPT Richard M Rees

On July 20, 1966, a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B (tail number 64-14095) from the 68th Assault Helicopter Company was operating in Long An Province, South Vietnam on an air mobile assault mission. The crew included aircraft commander CW2 Daniel A. Lambdin, pilot CW2 Ronald J. Kinkeade, crew chief SP4 David A. Dillon, and gunner SP4 Walter R. Tate Jr. While off-loading passengers and equipment in a rice paddy about 12 miles south of Saigon, the helicopter was hit by an enemy rocket-propelled grenade. The aircraft exploded and crashed. An immediate search of the area was conducted and the remains of three crewmembers were recovered and identified. SP4 Dillon's wallet and ID card were found in the vicinity of the wreckage. An investigative board report indicated that Dillon's position on the aircraft was on the left door, which was the primary point of contact of the explosion which involved white phosphorous. However, no remains were found that could be identified as those of Dillon. A second search was also made with negative results. Seven years later, on December 15, 1973, a Joint Casualty Resolution Center (JCRC) team went back in for a follow-up search of SP4 Dillon’s remains. The unarmed team, arriving by helicopter, was attacked by communist troops. An American on the team, CAPT Richard M Rees, was gunned downed as he stood with his arms raised. The South Vietnamese pilot was also killed. Four other crewmen were wounded. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and vhpa.org]
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