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RICHARD D SWAYZE

RICHARD D SWAYZE - PFC

  • HOMETOWN:
  • eatontown
  • COUNTY:
  • Monmouth
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • August 16, 1944
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • March 21, 1966
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Marines
  • RANK:
  • PFC
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Richard D. Swayze was born on August 16, 1944.  His home of record is Eatontown, NJ. 

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).

Swayze was killed in action on March 21, 1966.

Source: NJVVMF.

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