Richard Grover Cleveland

First Lieutenant
D CO, 1ST BN, 27TH INF RGT, 25 INF DIV
Army of the United States
14 November 1944 - 17 November 1968
Venice, Florida
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25 INF DIV

27TH INF RGT
Combat Infantry

Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Richard Grover Cleveland

17 Oct 2003

Dick and I shared memories of high school together while our fathers were in the military, memories of college while we were civilians, memories of military life as we were both at Fort Benning in '67, and memories of early married life as we shared a home in Columbus, Georgia, for a few short months. Dick was a loving husband and a devoted father to their young daughter. Then I was off to Fort McClellan and Dick was off to RVN. My wife and I visited his wife and daughter in Florida just before I left for RVN in October 68. Our wifes were close in the weeks after I left as they shared common prayers for our safe return. Five weeks later, Dick was killed by isolated enemy fire ... the rest of my tour with the 1st Infantry Division seemed like an eternity. As I flew over terrain once occupied by the 25th, I couldn't help but wonder if I was close to where he died. I will never know for certain, but I cherish our memories and think of you often as I visit the Wall here in DC.



The point-of-contact for this memorial is
a close friend in high school, college, and the military,
Timothy D. O'Toole
timrachelot@aol.com
17 Oct 2003



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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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