(CAMP RED BALL 10) Specialist 4th Class Richard Rollins, Lyman, Wyo.. was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal Dec. 11. 1968 for meritorious achievement.
SP4 Rollins is presently serving with the 1-508th Infantry, 3rd Bde, 82nd Abn Div as a machine gunner in "A Company.
The "All American" entered the Army Aug. 20, 1967. He completed Basic Combat Training Oct. 19, at Ft Lewis. Wash., and arrived in the Republic of Vietnam Feb. 14, 1968.
The 21 year old paratrooper is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rollins, Box to, Lyman. He is a 1966 graduate of Lyman High school, Lyman.
[Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, WY, 17 Jan 1969, Fri, Page 6]
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