TAPS
Foley, Richard M. Jr. 1stLt.
1 May 1944 - 1 Nov 2024
Executive Officer, I/3/26
Richard M. Foley died on November 1 after a short but fierce battle with leukemia
Rich served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps for four years including more
than a year as an infantry officer in the 3 rd Battalion, 26 th Marine Regiment in Vietnam.
He was the Third Platoon Commander, and then the Executive Officer of India
Company on Hill 881S near the Khe Sanh Combat Base during the Siege of Khe Sanh
and the Tet Offensive in early 1968. He received a Bronze Star Medal with Combat V.
Rich later was the Commanding Officer of India Company for three months.
Upon return from Vietnam, Rich was assigned to the Second Marine Division at Camp
Lejeune, North Carolina.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Cherry Hill, NJ
on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1530.
Service Annoucement
Zoom attendance is encouraged.
"Gen Caulfield, Glenn Prentice, Rich Foley and Tom Esslinger on Hill 881S in 2019"
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!
10 November 1775
