Grave marker for Richard H. Kiger in Charlestown Cemetery, Charlestown (Clark county), Indiana.

Richard enlisted in the Army at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN on 2 June 1944.

on 3 December 1945, SSgt Kiger was transferred to Hq 2nd, 508th PIR from either the 504th or 505th PIR [the order mixed individuals of both regiments transferring to the 508th without distinguishing between them.]

He was discharged on 7 May 1946

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