HONORED ON PANEL 17W, LINE 86 OF THE WALL
RICHARD THOMAS WILKINSON
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RICHARD T WILKINSON
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POSTED ON 12.22.2019
POSTED BY: Thomas P. Michael
Remembered
I was born in Grand Haven a little over 5 years before you gave all. The youngest of 7, a Tom myself. You were born 2 days after my fathers 28th birthday, himself a WW2 vet. He worked for the newspaper there, probably reporting your birth if you were born there. You likely played ball and or went to school with some of my siblings. I’m almost 57 now. A former Army Sp/4 myself ( peacetime only ) a soon to retire cop. I review this site often & noticed the hometown. I’ve had a blessed long life thanks to your sacrifice & that of your brother & sister soldiers. Enjoy the eternal peace you so richly deserve. Felt led to post these similarities . I gave very little- you gave all. Thank you.
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POSTED ON 11.24.2016
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans
Specialist Four Richard Thomas Wilkinson, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division.
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POSTED ON 10.17.2015
POSTED BY: Thomas W Grafton,
The Society of the Fifth Division
Dear Richard,
You Have Not Been Forgotten!
The Society of the Fifth Division, U.S. Army, during its 95th Annual Reunion in Pittsburgh, PA (Sept 10-14, 2015) , held a Reading of the Names Ceremony to honor the 514 Soldiers from the 5th Division that were Killed in Action during the War in Vietnam. Your Name Was Read Aloud Among Those Soldiers. You Have Not Been Forgotten! Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.
Thomas Grafton
Alpha company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division
Vietnam (1968-1969)
You Have Not Been Forgotten!
The Society of the Fifth Division, U.S. Army, during its 95th Annual Reunion in Pittsburgh, PA (Sept 10-14, 2015) , held a Reading of the Names Ceremony to honor the 514 Soldiers from the 5th Division that were Killed in Action during the War in Vietnam. Your Name Was Read Aloud Among Those Soldiers. You Have Not Been Forgotten! Rest in Peace, Dear Brother.
Thomas Grafton
Alpha company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division
Vietnam (1968-1969)
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POSTED ON 10.4.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter
Remembering An American Hero
Dear SP4 Richard Thomas Wilkinson, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
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