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In Memory of SGT Richard Dennis Joy. While serving in the United States Army, Richard honorably gave his life during the Vietnam War.

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Richard Dennis Joy

Vietnam War

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Richard Dennis Joy

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New York

Richard Dennis Joy is among the 53,835 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to New York. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country.

SERVICE OVERVIEW

Name	Richard Dennis Joy
From	Broome County, New York
Born	January 12, 1944
Death	June 20, 1969
War	Vietnam War
Rank	Sergeant
Specialty	Light Weapons Infantry
Branch	US Army
Group	5th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, B Company
Cause	Hostile, Killed in Action
Location	South Vietnam, Quang Tri province
Awarded	★ Purple Heart

ORIGINS

Richard Dennis Joy was born on January 12, 1944. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Broome County included within the archival record. We have Binghamton listed as the city.

SERVICE

He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on July 25, 1968. Joy had the rank of Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Infantry. Service number assignment was 52967466. Attached to 5th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, B Company.

CASUALTY

During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Sergeant Joy experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 20, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.

REMEMBERED

Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 22w, Line 98.