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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.