Richard L. Horkey

Fort Bragg, NC (1967); Fort Lee, VA (1967); Worthington National Guard (1967-1969); Fort Riley, KS (1968); Vietnam (1968-1969);
  • Military specialty: Subsistence Storage Specialist
  • Awards: Unknown

Richard L. Horkey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Horkey, graduated from Westbrook High School in 1966.  He was inducted into the U.S. Army National Guard (452nd Quartermaster unit, Worthington, MN) in Mar 1967 and sent to Fort Bragg, NC, for basic training. After graduating from basic training, Richard was transferred to Fort Lee for additional training before returning to his National Guard unit in Jun 1967.  In May 1968, the Worthington NG unit was called to active duty and sent to Fort Riley, KS.  In Sep 1967, Richard was sent to Vietnam with his unit.  He served in Vietnam until 1969.

  • Obituary: None on file