On November 8, the Military Science department honored First Lieutenant Robert C. L. Fergusson, the first UR graduate killed in the Vietnam War. The event was covered by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and The Collegian.
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Even though 2020 U.S. Army Commissioning ceremonies will be mostly virtual, Spider Battalion Second Lieutenants-to-be were award winners this year, winning both local and national awards.
The University of Richmond will honor First Lieutenant Robert C. L. Fergusson, a 1966 Business School graduate who was the first UR graduate to be killed in action during the Vietnam War. Fergusson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the U.S. Army for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty.
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367 College Road
University of Richmond, VA 23173
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Spider Battalion Recruiting Officer: Mr. Tony Chau
Battalion Commander: MAJ Mark A. Axtell