Grave marker for Sgt Richard P. Colaw in Milo Cemetery, Milo (Vernon county), Missouri. He is buried next to his parents Edward (1871 - 1961) and Edith 1884 - 1940).

Promoted directly from Pvt to Sgt on 31 Aug 1944, Sgt Colaw was killed in action 17 days later on September 17, 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart.