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April 28, 2021/in Vietnam War /by Richard
https://www.vvmf.org/wall-of-faces-profile/embed/#?secret=rKSgFe6rV2Richard Elliott Harlan
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▼ STATE OVERVIEWTexas
Richard Elliott Harlan is among the 27,005 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to Texas. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.Read MoreSERVICE OVERVIEW
| Name | Richard Elliott Harlan |
| From | Dallas County, Texas |
| Born | April 27, 1946 |
| Death | March 15, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Field Artillery Unit Commander |
| Branch | US Army |
| Group | 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery, B Battery |
| Cause | Died through non-hostile action, accident |
| Location | South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province |
ORIGINS
Richard Elliott Harlan was born on April 27, 1946. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Dallas County included within the archival record. We have Dallas listed as the city.SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on July 29, 1970. Harlan had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Field Artillery Unit Commander. Service number assignment was 455708460. Attached to 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Battalion, 19th Artillery, B Battery.CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Second Lieutenant Harlan experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 15, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action, accident. Incident location: South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province.REMEMBERED
Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 04w, Line 49.COMMENDATIONS★ Combat Infantryman Badge★ National Defense Service Medal★ Vietnam Campaign Medal★ Vietnam Service Medal★ Army Presidential Unit Citation★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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