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Killed In Action, Missing In Action, & Died In Service
SP4
Richard James Willett
SUMMARY
SP4 Willett died in South Vietnam on 8/5/1966 during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi as a member of HQ-Recon Platoon . The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Other Explosive Device'. Willett originated from Citrus Heights, California .
DETAILS
On August 5, 1966, the battalion conducted RIF operations of two areas. Enemy contact was again light and scattered. Several steel and log reinforced bunkers were located and destroyed, along with munitions and supplies. The battalion relocated its night encampment to XT 569241. No night ambushes were deployed. Also on August 05, a Bobcat died of wounds he had received earlier.