Richard Dennis Randall
Specialist Four
D CO, 2ND BN, 7TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV Army of the United States Natchez, Mississippi March 14, 1947 to December 03, 1968 RICHARD D RANDALL is on the Wall at Panel W37, Line 35 |
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SP4 RICHARD DENNIS RANDALL
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In memory of my brother, the oldest of 8 children, 6 of them boys and 2 girls. He was my hero before he ever left for the war. Gentle and caring, I know that he was heart-broken to see the carnage that he had to see. I know he is in a far better place and look forward to the day that we will see him again. God bless all the guys who went and returned.
A loving sister
Dixie Sharbono |
I am Staff Sergeant Brandt Lance, and I am from Newellton, Louisiana. I first heard about Dennis when I was just a young boy. My father, Roy Lance, apparently lived close to Dennis as a kid and became very good friends with him. My dad told me Dennis was killed in Vietnam and I have made it a personal mission to find out what happened on December 3rd 1968. I never had the chance to meet Dennis but have heard my father speak of him many times over the years. I was fortunate enough to get his name from the memorial wall and frame it for my dad. When I presented this to my father, he broke down into tears. This alone tells you what kind of person Dennis was. I regret I never got the chance to meet Dennis but as a soldier in the United States Army and a combat vet, I sincerely appreciate the sacrifice he made for his fellow soldiers. Dennis, may you rest in peace and thank you from the bottom of the Lance family's heart. And to the Randall family, thank you for bringing a true American heroe into this world. If my dad could speak to you now, I'm sure he would hug your neck, and say the same. Dennis made the ultimate sacrifice on Dec. 3rd, 1968 and for that we will forever owe a debt of gratitude. If this somehow reaches the Randall family, my telephone number is (318) 282-0495, email-brandtfiveO@yahoo.com. I would love to get to know you and I'm sure my dad would love to reconnect.
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A Note from The Virtual WallOn 03 Dec 1968 the 116 men of D Company, 2/7th Cavalry, made an air assault at Landing Zone Eleanor about 15 miles west-southwest of Phuoc Binh, where they were attacked by an enemy force estimated at 400 men or more. By the end of the five hour battle, there were 26 US dead and 50 or more others had been wounded.
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