Richard J. Tallman | |
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| Born | March 28, 1925 Wayne County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 1972 (aged 47) An Lộc, South Vietnam |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1972 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (4) Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge (3) |
Richard J. Tallman (March 28, 1925 – July 9, 1972) was a United States Army brigadier general who was killed by North Vietnamese artillery fire in 1972 during the Battle of An Lộc.[1] He was the last U.S. Army general to die in the Vietnam War. He was on his third tour in South Vietnam.[2]
- ^ "Richard Tallman, Brigadier General, United States Army". The Virtual Wall. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ "Richard Joseph Tallman". HonorStates.org. Retrieved 10 September 2021.