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Lawrence
G.
Richard

As a U.S. Marine Pilot of an F-4E aircraft, Lawrence Richard was credited with shooting down a MiG-21 over North Vietnam on August 12, 1972.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Lawrence G. Richard, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.