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First Name: Richard

Last Name: Adamo

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Navy (present)

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Home of Record: Woodhaven, NY
Middle Name: Charles



Date of Birth: 22 April 1949

Date of Death: 28 February 1968

Rank or Rate: Seaman

Years Served: 1967 - 1968
Richard Charles Adamo

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Richard Charles Adamo
Seaman, U.S. Navy

On 28 February 1968, Seaman Richard Charles Adamo was serving with Naval Support Activity Danang, YFU-4, USNAVFORV, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SN Adamo was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Richard C Adamo is located on Panel 41E Line 58 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 231010   Created by: MHOH

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