WO
Richard
Joseph
"Dick"
Bois
Born [location unknown]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 21
in Quảng Ngãi, Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam
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Biography
Richard Joseph Bois was born on January 16, 1948. He had at least one sister, Martha Barrett.
He was a Warrant Officer during the Vietnam War as a Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot, 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), 11th Light Infantry Brigade.
WO Richard Bois was Killed in Action during the Vietnam War.
Richard Joseph Bois was killed in action on March 7, 1969 in Quảng Ngãi, Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam.
Burial
Saint Mary's Cemetery, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
Richard was awarded the following medals and honors: Army Aviator Badge Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal
He is memorialized on the Vietnam Wall of Faces, Row 30W, Panel 63.
Sources
United States Casualties of the Vietnam War, 1956-1998
United States Military Personnel who Died During the Vietnam War, 1956-2003
MilitaryHallofHonor.com
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Categories: 11th Light Infantry Brigade, United States Army, Vietnam War | Air Medal | Helicopter Pilots | United States Army, Vietnam War | Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) | Purple Heart | National Vietnam Veterans Memorial | National Defense Service Medal | Vietnam Service Medal | Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal | Killed in Action, United States of America, Vietnam War