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First Name: Rafael

Last Name: Acevedo-Rechani

Birthplace: PR

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Santurce, PR




Date of Birth: 27 January 1927

Date of Death: 03 December 1965

Rank: Major

Years Served: 1951 - 1965
Rafael Acevedo-Rechani

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Rafael Acevedo-Rechani
Major, U.S. Army

On 3 December 1965, Major Rafael Acevedo-Rechani was serving with Service Detachment 5891, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Advisors, in South Vietnam.

On that day, MAJ Acevedo-Rechani died of illness or disease. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

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The name Rafael Acevedo-Rechani is located on Panel 3E Line 121 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 230948   Created by: MHOH

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