Charles Richard Mullan Jr : Enlisted from California, Vietnam War Casualty

Charles Richard Mullan Jr

On June 28, 1967 Hospitalman Mullan was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.

Vietnam War

California

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Service Details

This Profile ID	289421
Service ID	810642
Name	Charles Richard Mullan Jr
From	Berkeley, Alameda County, California
Birth Date	December 16, 1946
Casualty Date	June 28, 1967
War	Vietnam War
Service Branch	Navy
Rank	Enlisted
Specialty	Hospitalman
Unit/Group	3rd Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, C Company
Casualty Type	Died through hostile action .. explosive device
Location	South Vietnam, Quang Tri province
Burial	St Joseph's Mausoleum, San Pablo, California
Notable Awards	★ Purple Heart
Remembered	Charles Richard Mullan Jr is buried or memorialized at St Joseph's Mausoleum, San Pablo, California. Charles is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 22e, Line 80.

Commendations + Awards

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★ Purple Heart

★ Combat Action Ribbon

★ National Defense Service Medal

★ Vietnam Campaign Medal

★ Vietnam Service Medal

★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation

★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross

★ Navy Good Conduct Medal

★ Navy Expeditionary Medal

Notable Reference Sources

vvmf.org/ Wall-of-Faces/ 35604/ CHARLES-R-MULLAN-JR

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