Richard Lance Nottingham★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from California
On March 28, 1969 Private First Class Nottingham was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 290469 |
| Service ID | 2413157 |
| Name | Richard Lance Nottingham |
| From | La Puente, Los Angeles County, California |
| Birth Date | February 11, 1950 |
| Casualty Date | March 28, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Motor Vehicle Operator |
| Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 9th Engineer Battalion, C Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Burial | Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, Los Angeles County, California |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | Richard Lance Nottingham is buried or memorialized at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, Los Angeles County, California.  Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 28w, Line 73. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Richard Lance Nottingham was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on September 3, 1968. Nottingham had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Motor Vehicle Operator. Service number assignment was 2413157. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 9th Engineer Battalion, C Company.
He was born on February 11, 1950. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles county has been included within the archival record. We have La Puente listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Nottingham experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 28, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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California was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
California was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,935 World War I
• 19,843 World War II
• 2,647 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 627 Prisoners of war
• 7,016 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,843 World War II
• 2,647 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 627 Prisoners of war
• 7,016 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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