Remembering Craig Rich - 1946-1968

Brighton is proudly home to being veterans including those who served in the Vietnam War. One Brighton native, Craig Rich, proudly served in Vietnam but never returned home. Brighton erected a flag outside of the City Hall in his honor following his death. In 2018, Rich was memorialized as part of the Washington County Freedom Rock painting. To honor Rich, a  wreath was placed in by his brother, Ron Rich, and namesake and nephew Craig Emry, during the Freedom Rock unveiling ceremony. #neverforget
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Sgt. Craig Arthur Rich of Brighton. was killed in action on Aug. 26, 1968, in Binh Long Province, South Vietnam at the age of 21. Submitted photo

Craig Arthur Rich

Sergeant
A CO, 1ST BN, 2ND INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Hometown: Brighton, Iowa
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Sgt. Rich was killed in action on August 26, 1968, in Binh Long Province, South Vietnam, at age 21.
Sgt. Rich was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign medals.
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Members of Craig Rich's family who were on hand during the dedication of the Washington County Freedom Rock on June 16, 2018.