Babb, Richard Clark, Jr., SGT

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Final Rank
Sergeant
Last Service Branch
Infantry
Last MOS
11B40-Infantryman
Last MOS Group
Infantry
Primary Unit
1969-1970, 11B20, F Company, 75th Infantry (Ranger)
Service Years
1969 - 1970
Infantry
Ranger
Sergeant
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Home State
Illinois
Illinois
Year of Birth
1951
 
This Military Service Page was created/owned by SGT James E. Reece, III (Vietnam Fallen Team Leader, VFW Chapter 3617) to remember Babb, Richard Clark, Jr. (Babbs), SGT.

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Casualty Info
Home Town
Chicago, IL
Last Address
Chicago, IL

Casualty Date
Jan 01, 1970
 
Cause
KIA-Died of Wounds
Reason
Misadventure
Location
Japan
Conflict
Vietnam War
Location of Interment
Irving Park Cemetery - Chicago, Illinois
Wall/Plot Coordinates
15W 113

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 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Vietnam Veterans MemorialThe National Gold Star Family Registry
  1970, Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Assoc. Page
  2021, The National Gold Star Family Registry


 Tributes from Members  
Tributes from Others posted by IN Olsen, David, SGT 553
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Combat Infantryman 1st Award

 
 Unit Assignments
25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning)F Company, 75th Infantry (Ranger)
  1969-1970, 11B20, 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightning)
  1969-1970, 11B20, F Company, 75th Infantry (Ranger)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1969-1969 Vietnam War/Tet 69 Counteroffensive Campaign
  1969-1969 Vietnam War/Summer-Fall 1969 Campaign
  1969-1970 Vietnam War/Winter-Spring 1970 Campaign
 Other News, Events and Photographs
 
  Jun 06, 2012, Other Military Photos
 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:


Casualty Ocurrence: He was mistaken for the enemy. Wounded and later died at the 106th General Hospital in Japan.

POSTED ON 1.1.2021. POSTED BY: A GRATEFUL VIETNAM VET. BRONZE STAR MEDAL AWARD FOR VALOR. Sergeant Richard Clark Babb was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his sustained meritorious service. He served as an Infantryman and was assigned to F CO, 75TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV. See https://army.togetherweserved.com/army/

POSTED ON 1.25.2015. POSTED BY: DENISE HANKS-FIALA. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKY. Mom said Happy Birthday to you yesterday morning. Still tears when your name is said out loud. Lots of Love Ricky, you were my hero and the coolest Uncle ever.

POSTED ON 5.30.2011. POSTED BY: W. TOM GILCHRIST. MEMORIAL DAY 2011. Babbs was 3 years older than I which is a lot when you are 14.I remember him as a gangly kid just before he went to boot camp. He was a young man, ramrod straight just before shipping off to Viet Nam. He was proud to serve and I remember him saying ' I will be a SGT. when I get back'. He was ready for the unknown. Courage.

   
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POSTED ON 12.21.2005. POSTED BY: STEVEN DEAU. THE MAN I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET Uncle ricky, i wish i could have met you, but im sorry to say i never had the chance. you were a great man, and died far too young, and i will always remember you.

Garnet Jenkins, Just passing by. Grand Junction, Co.. "GREATER LOVE, HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY, DOWN HIS LIFE, FOR HIS FRIENDS" - John 15:13.... Remembering, This Young Hero, on the anniversary, of the day, he gave his Life, for our Country, with a Multitude, of Thanks, for his Courage, Service and dedication. Rest well and know, that you will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. From the sister, of a yet, another Fallen, Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice, in Vietnam. KIA., 1967.... They shall, grow not old, as we that are left, grow old. age shall, not weary them, nor, the years condemn. At the going down, of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. "For the Fallen" September 1914 ~ R.L. Binyon ~ Jan 28, 2007.

Kimberly Kimmel-Ober. Admirer. Encinitas, California, United States, of America. For this Soldier and all those, who knew him and loved him, I just want to say, thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that you have, not been forgotten and always, will hold a special place, in my heart! It would have been nice, to have known, you, as a person and I greatly, appreciate your service! I just wish, you, did not, have to pay, so high, a price! You forever will, be a hero, in my eyes! Monday, January 28, 2002.

   
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