MARTIN COUNTY VETERAN PROFILE

Leon E. Barickman
Leon E. Barickman

Leon E. Barickman

MCVM Wall Panel: 12E

Line Number: 28

Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps

Dates of Service: 1968-1969

Service Type: Active Duty

Killed In Action (KIA)

Rank at Discharge: LCPL

MOS: 0311 RIFLEMAN

 

Additional Info:

LANCE CORPORAL BARICKMAN WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON 07/27/1969.

17 MILES SOUTH OF DA NANG IN QUANG NAM PROVINCE, THE HELICOPTER LCPL BARICKMAN WAS FLYING ON CAME UNDER HOSTILE SMALL ARMS AND AUTOMATIC WEAPON FIRE. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED KILLING ALL ON BOARD.