VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Walter Alan Richards

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Walter Alan Richards

Roster ID 6191
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First Name:	Walter
Middle Name:	Alan
Last Name:	Richards
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Affiliation:	Class of 1913
Biography & Genealogy:	World War I Record: First Lieutenant, "G" Company, 326th Infantry, 82nd Division, A.E.F. Cited by his Regimental Commander for gallantry, and promotion recommended. Severely wounded in action in the Argonne Forest advance, October 11, 1918. Distinguished Service Cross recipient.

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