Richard John Healy
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

Richard John Healy was born on 19 May 1947 in New York, NY. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on 30 August 1966.

On 14 January 1968, Corporal Richard John Healy was serving with B Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Cpl Healy was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Medals

Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Richard J Healy is located on Panel 34E Line 048 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Corporal Healy is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Toledo, OH.

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