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RICHARD   BURGANS

RICHARD BURGANS - PFC

  • HOMETOWN:
  • newark
  • COUNTY:
  • Essex
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • February 17, 1944
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • October 05, 1965
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • PFC
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Richard Burgans was born on February 17, 1944.  His home of record is Newark, NJ. He was the son of Mrs. Clara B. Walters.

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

Burgans was killed in action on October 5, 1965. Richard is buried in Heavenly Rest Memorial Park, East Hanover, NJ. 

Information from NJVVMF, Star Ledger. Photo from VVMF.

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