Difference between revisions of "Virgil Richard"
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 10 September 2014
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1937 - 2013
Occupation
Military
Description
Former U.S. Army Brigadier General, serving for 32 years. Vocal opponent of the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy of the armed services, though he came out as gay after his retirement. recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
