Grand Island in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Richard B. Trotter
December 24, 1946 - September 26, 1968
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
1. Richard B. Trotter Marker
Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Trotter, a Grand Island resident and Grand Island Alumni, served in the Army with Company D, 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division.
On September 26th, 1968, less than one week from returning home, SSgt Trotter's Company was tasked with participating in a series of airmobile assaults on suspected enemy positions. Shortly after being inserted, SSgt Trotter's Company was taking heavy enemy fire and SSgt. Trotter was hit by enemy machine gun fire. He died from his wounds before medics could reach him.
For SSgt Trotter's exemplary service and many heroic actions during his service he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Silver [S]tar as well as many other medals.
SSgt Trotter was laid to rest at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Kenmore, N.Y.
Erected 2021 by Grand Island VFW Memorial Post 9249, Grand Island American Legion and Grand Island Moose Lodge 180.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1968.
Location. 43° 1.545′ N, 78° 57.97′ W. Marker is on Grand Island, New York, in Erie County. Memorial is at the intersection of Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward P. Pierce (here, next to this marker); William S. Gillen (here, next to this marker); Charles N. DeGlopper (here, next to this marker); Howard W. Salton (here, next to this marker); George E. Smith (here, next to this marker); Eugene F. Dinsmore (here, next to this marker); Francis K. Goodchild (here, next to this marker); Charles A. Smith (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Island.
Also see . . . DeGlopper Memorial. (Submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
2. Grand Island Roll of Honored Dead
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
3. Monument and Markers at the DeGlopper Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
