Vietnam War
| Unit | 34th Armored Battalion, 25th Infantry Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Cashton Wisconsin |
| Date of Death | May 2 1970 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Richardson was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On May 2, 1970, he was a passenger in a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) flying just over the South Vietnamese border near the city of Memot, Cambodia when the aircraft received ground fire and was forced to land. Major Richardson was declared Missing in Action. Major Richarson's remains have been recovered. His name is permanently inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
