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Richard B. Fitzgibbon Jr. was born on June 21, 1920, in Stoneham, Massachusetts. [2] Fitzgibbon was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. After leaving the Navy, he joined the United States Air Force, rising through the ranks to become a Technical Sergeant.
Richard B. Fitzgibbon Jr. became the first American to be killed in the Vietnam War. Fitzgibbon was serving as part of the Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) (DET 1, 1173RD FOR MSN SQD), [18] which was involved in training military personnel in South Vietnam. Fitzgibbon was not killed in action, but rather was murdered by another United ...
Richard B. Fitzgibbon Jr.'s death in June 1956 was deemed to have taken place before the start of the Vietnam War. However, the family of Fitzgibbon had long lobbied to have the start date changed and their cause was taken up by U.S. Representative Ed Markey (D-MA). [10]
Due to the creation of the MAAG for Vietnam on this date, in 1998 after a high level review by the Department of Defense (DoD) and through the efforts of Richard B. Fitzgibbon's family, November 1, 1955, became the earliest qualifying date for inclusion of American combat deaths on the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. [24]
"Name of Technical Sergeant Richard B. Fitzgibbon to be added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial". DoD. Lawrence, A. T. (2009). Crucible Vietnam: Memoir of an Infantry Lieutenant. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. ISBN 978-0-786-44517-2
Pages in category "United States Air Force personnel killed in the Vietnam War" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "1950s murders in Vietnam" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. ... Richard B. Fitzgibbon Jr. N. Nông Thị Xuân; T. Trình ...
Pages in category "Deaths by firearm in Vietnam" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. ... Richard B. Fitzgibbon Jr. G. Kenneth Leon Green; H.