Richard Paul Speakman, Jr

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21 Oct 2001 Junie Beloved son, Beloved brother, Beloved friend. You live forever in our hearts and in our minds. Thank you for your bravery. Placed by his sister, Paula Ramsay strprr212@aol.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 26 June 1969 India 3/5 was conducting a search-and-destroy operation in Quang Nam Province. Late in the day they came across what appeared to be an NVA/VC base camp and exchanged fire with enemy troops. They found several dead NVA soldiers and captured one along with various munitions and supplies. The exchanges of fire continued after India 3/5 went into a night defensive position, with five Marines wounded and evacuated. Three of the five died from their injuries: Cpl Richard P. Speakman, Williamsport, OH; LCpl Robert C. Gontero, Lutherburg, PA; and Pfc William H. Roddick, Highland, CA. Corporal Richard Speakman is remembered by his comrades-in-arms in the India Company area of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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