Charles Henry Richardson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On October 8, 1968 First Lieutenant Richardson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ 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 | 294681 |
| Service ID | 3192281 |
| Name | Charles Henry Richardson |
| From | Bergenfield, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Birth Date | April 5, 1944 |
| Casualty Date | October 8, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 14th Special Operations Wing, 9th Special Operations Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Khanh Hoa province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Charles is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 41w, Line 31. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charles Henry Richardson 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 Air Force. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on March 18, 1968. Richardson had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was 3192281. Attached to 7th Air Force, 14th Special Operations Wing, 9th Special Operations Squadron.
He was born on April 5, 1944. According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Bergen county has been included within the archival record. We have Bergenfield listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force First Lieutenant Richardson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on October 8, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Khanh Hoa province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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▼ New Jersey was home to over 17,259 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 12,130 World War II
• 853 Korean War
• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,910 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 206 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,130 World War II
• 853 Korean War
• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,910 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 206 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
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