PERKINS RICHARD R

1LT Richard "Ray" R. Perkins was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/26/2019 at the age of 71.7
Richland, OR
Flight Class 71-4
Date of Birth 07/08/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/3/17 CAV in 71-72
Call sign in Vietnam LONGKNIFE 25
This information was provided by Ray Perkins - son

More detail on this person: Perkins, R. Ray USA, Captain. Flight class 71-4 RVN: 71-72, C Troop 3/17th Air Cav. Call Sign: Longknife 25. Ray passed away on March 26, 2019 at his home in Richland, OR. Ray was born June 8, 1947 in Silverton, Oregon. He graduated from Lebanon, Oregon high school in 1965. After graduation he spent the first 5 years as an enlisted man up to the rank of E6. The next 5 years was as a commissioned infantry officer by way of OCS at Fort Benning, GA. He flew in Vietnam with rank of 1st LT. Ray was proud of his military career and his time in Vietnam. He said not bad for someone with just a high school diploma. Ray also served in Korea 66-67 on the DMZ. Ray is survived by is Son Raymond, grandson Sammy Perkins, and proceeded in death his son James.

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025