Richard Edward Potter

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Richard Edward Potter was born on 14 January 1948.

On 26 May 1967, Private First Class Richard Edward Potter was serving with Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Fontaine was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Medic Badge
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Richard E Potter is located on Panel 20E Line 123 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

PFC Richard Edward Potter is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen, MA.

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