Richard Dennis Benadum was a Private First Class U.S. soldier who served in the army during the war in Vietnam. Thank You PFC Benadum for your brave sacrifice and courage.
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ORIGINS
Richard Dennis Benadum was born on October 21, 1947. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles County included within the archival record. We have Los Angeles listed as the city.SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on December 19, 1966. Benadum had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 19877373. Attached to 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry, A Company.CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Benadum experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 21, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long An province.DETAILSRichard Dennis Benadum was born in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio.REMEMBEREDRichard Dennis Benadum is buried or memorialized at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 16e, Line 129.COMMENDATIONS★ Purple Heart★ Combat Infantryman Badge★ Marksmanship Badge★ National Defense Service Medal★ Vietnam Campaign Medal★ Vietnam Service Medal★ Army Presidential Unit Citation★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
| Name | Richard Dennis Benadum |
| From | Los Angeles County, California |
| Born | October 21, 1947 |
| Death | March 21, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Branch | US Army |
| Group | 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry, A Company |
| Cause | Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Long An province |
| Awarded | ★ Purple Heart |
ORIGINSRichard Dennis Benadum was born on October 21, 1947. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles County included within the archival record. We have Los Angeles listed as the city.SERVICEHe had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on December 19, 1966. Benadum had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 19877373. Attached to 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry, A Company.CASUALTYDuring his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Benadum experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 21, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long An province.DETAILSRichard Dennis Benadum was born in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio.REMEMBEREDRichard Dennis Benadum is buried or memorialized at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 16e, Line 129.COMMENDATIONS★ Purple Heart★ Combat Infantryman Badge★ Marksmanship Badge★ National Defense Service Medal★ Vietnam Campaign Medal★ Vietnam Service Medal★ Army Presidential Unit Citation★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
| Name | Richard Dennis Benadum |
| From | Los Angeles County, California |
| Born | October 21, 1947 |
| Death | March 21, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Light Weapons Infantry |
| Branch | US Army |
| Group | 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry, A Company |
| Cause | Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty |
| Location | South Vietnam, Long An province |
| Awarded | ★ Purple Heart |
ORIGINSRichard Dennis Benadum was born on October 21, 1947. According to our records California was his home or enlistment state and Los Angeles County included within the archival record. We have Los Angeles listed as the city.SERVICEHe had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on December 19, 1966. Benadum had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 19877373. Attached to 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry, A Company.CASUALTYDuring his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Benadum experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 21, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died of Wounds, Gun Small Arms Fire, Ground Casualty. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long An province.DETAILSRichard Dennis Benadum was born in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio.REMEMBEREDRichard Dennis Benadum is buried or memorialized at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 16e, Line 129.COMMENDATIONS★ Purple Heart★ Combat Infantryman Badge★ Marksmanship Badge★ National Defense Service Medal★ Vietnam Campaign Medal★ Vietnam Service Medal★ Army Presidential Unit Citation★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross★ Army Good Conduct Medal
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.