Obituary: Richard Randolph, 1968 :Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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Submitted by: Mary Becker mkbeck01@louisville.edu
Date: June 10, 2001
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December 19, 1968 

GREENVILLE SOLDIER IS KILLED MONDAY IN VIETNAM BY REDS

Greenville- Muhlenberg County lost another soldier in Vietnam this week.

Mrs. Margaret (Lee) Randolph was notified Wednesday, Dec. 18, that her son,
Richard Randolph had been killed Monday, Dec. 16 in Vietnam.

The 25-year-old soldier was scheduled to return to the United States in
March.  He had been in Vietnam since February, 1968. Prior to that he had
served a tour of duty in Germany.

The hand-delivered letter from the Department of Defense to Mrs. Randolph
stated that Sp/4 Richard Wayne Randolph, USS 6702975, Co. B, First Battalion,
12th Cavalry of the First Cavalry Division (Airmobile) died from wounds
received while on combat operation engaging hostile forces in fire fight at
1930 hours (7:30 p.m.) Monday, December 16.

He attended Greenville High School and was a member of the Rowland Memorial
Baptist Church.

Specialist Randolph was due to have been discharged March 10.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Randolph of
Nevada; brother, Johnny Randolph; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Maxwell and Miss
Jetta Randolph, all of Greenville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lee of
Greenville.

It is expected to be eight to 10 days before the body is returned for funeral
services and burial.