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PFC. RICHARD MICHAEL SENG

Born on Mar. 22, 1949
From ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Casualty was on May 8, 1968
in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE

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Richard Michael Seng

Pfc. Richard Seng served with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Mike Company. He was Killed In Action during Operation HOUSTON II when M Co. 3/5 ran into an NVA Base Camp on Hai Van Pass. His name stands proudly on the Mike 3/5 Wall of Honor. Semper fi, Brother Marine. We will never forget.

Operation HOUSTON II

 

Vietnam War Hero

Rich Seng, who was killed on May 8, 1968, was from my hometown of Allentown, PA. A mutual friend had gotten us in contact with one another, and we were exchanging letters at the time of his death. I was devastated when I saw his photo and obituary in the newspaper. I just returned a few days ago from Allentown where I had the chance to put flowers on the grave of this brave young man whose sacrifice I will never forget. It was a very emotional experience for me. If anyone knew Rich personally, I would love to hear about my hero. God bless all of you who have served to preserve the freedom of our wonderful country -- you are all heroes in my book!! ~Wendy J. Fendt

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