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Home State
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Year of Birth
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
1SG Richard Casper (Ghost )
to remember
Martin, Richard (Diwee), MAJ USA(Ret).
If you knew or served with this Soldier and have additional information or photos to support this Page, please leave a message for the Page Administrator(s) HERE.
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Contact Info
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Home Town
Columbus, OH |
Last Address
Richard Martin
4909 Bayou Drive
Dickinson, TX
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Date of Passing
Dec 13, 2022 |
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Location of Interment
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery - Slidell, Louisiana |
Wall/Plot Coordinates
SECTION 2B ROW 7 SITE 689 |
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Last Known Activity:
Richard Charles Martin II departed this life peacefully at his home in Dothan, Alabama on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022. He was 76 years old and a resident of Dothan, Alabama.
Son of the late Richard C. Martin Sr. and Delia Luz Martin. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Elaine Williams Martin for almost 50 years. Father of Lisa P.R. Martin and Richard C. Martin III. Grandfather of Richard C. Martin IV, Alyssia Milstead and Angel Martin. Brother of James E. Martin. Brother-in-law of Jewell Birkhoff.
Richard joined the USAF and was later sent to Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star for Valor. After exiting the USAF, he then entered the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Army Commendation Ribbon and later attained the rank of Major Infantry. In 2004 he went to Iraq and Afghanistan for 10 years as a Communication site Lead Contractor.
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Other Comments:
I have been married to a 'Child Bride Georgia Peach' for 46 years. I met this young lady while attending the Infantry Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning School for Boys, in 1971. Married in '73, still with that gal today.
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Reflections on MAJ Martin's
US Army Service
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TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, WHAT INFLUENCED HIS/HER DECISION TO JOIN THE ARMY?
My dad and uncle were in WW II. I joined the Ohio National Guard between my Jr and Sr year of High School at 17.
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TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH HE/SHE TOOK IN HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE. WHERE DID THEY GO FOR BASIC TRAINING AND WHAT UNITS, BASES OR SQUADRONS WERE THEY ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS HIS/HER REASON FOR LEAVING?
Ohio Army National Guard
US Air Force (Viet Nam Duty)
Ohio Army National Guard
US Army Reserves
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IF HE/SHE PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE YOU FEEL WERE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TO HIM/HER AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY.
TET in Vietnam.
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OF ALL THEIR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY HE/SHE HAD FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS THEIR LEAST FAVORITE?
Tan Son Nhut, AB, RVN.
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FROM THEIR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY PERSONAL MEMORIES, YOU MAY BE AWARE OF, WHICH IMPACTED HIM/HER THE MOST.
Getting pinned Captain by Chief National Guard and my wife.
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WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS DO YOU BELIEVE HE/SHE WAS MOST PROUD OF FROM HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE?
Bronze Star w/V. During TET in Vietnam for saving multiple C-130 from another C-130 struck be 122mm rocket.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES HE/SHE RECEIVED, WHICH WERE THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO HIM/HER AND WHY?
My Bronze Star w/V. It showed that the AF thought what I felt as common sense was important.
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IF KNOWN, PLEASE LIST ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM HIS/HER TIME IN THE MILITARY WHO STOOD OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEM AND WHY?
My first CO. Instilled loyalty and respect. Looked out for the men.
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IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, WHAT PROFESSION(S) DID HE/SHE FOLLOW AFTER DISCHARGE?
Communications. I am a communications manager in Iraq. Been in country 6 1/2 years.
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IF KNOWN, WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS WAS HE OR SHE A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY SPECIFIC BENEFITS THEY DERIVED FROM THEIR MEMBERSHIPS?
Life Member VFW, Vietnam Vets
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IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU BELIEVE HIS/HER SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY THEY APPROACHED THEIR PERSONAL LIFE, FAMILY LIFE AND CAREER?
I try and instill pride in todays soldiers----some of which is lacking.
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IF THEY WERE HERE TODAY, WHAT ADVICE DO YOU THINK HE OR SHE WOULD GIVE TO THOSE WHO FOLLOWED IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS AND RECENTLY ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE?
Stay in and take pride in your uniform, country and Flag!
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HOW EFFECTIVE HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM BEEN IN HELPING YOU RECORD YOUR REMEMBERED PERSONS MILITARY SERVICE? DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE?
I have found people I was with in the 70's. Great site!
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