Richard “R.J.” John Coates

Richard “R.J.” John Coates

Age: 22
Branch: USN
Rank: SA
Unit: UDT11
Station: Little Creek, VA

Fallen on: 31 Mar 1964
Location: Subic Bay, Philippines
Era: Vietnam
Campaign: Training

Medals & Commendations:

Hometown: Florence, NJ

Details:
SA Coates was in Subic Bay on a run after a workout when he collapsed. He died shortly after from a blood clot on the brain.