| Name |
O'Reilly, Richard Joseph 'Gunny' |
| Birth |
20 May 1929 |
New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
OREI.R001 |
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103429907 |
| Military Service |
Career Marine, United States Marine Corps [1] |
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United States Marine Corps
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| Military Service |
Korean War, United States Marine Corps [1] |
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Flag of the United States, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959, a… |
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United States Marine Corps (USMC) Shield
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United States Marine Corps
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| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps [1] |
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United States Marine Corps
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| Military Service |
World War II, United States Marine Corps [1] |
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United States Marine Corps
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Flag of the United States, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959, a… |
| Death |
11 Jan 2013 |
Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1] |
- Richard Joseph "Gunny" O'Reilly, 83, of Olney passed away at 3:30 PM, January 11, 2013 at his residence.
Richard Joseph O'Reilly was born May 20, 1929 in New Rochelle, NY to Joseph James/John and Agnes Mary Cecelia (Krieg) O'Reilly.
Richard was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps (Gunnery Sergeant E7). He was a life member of the American Legion, life member of the VFW, and life member of the Pioneers. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed woodworking and making doll cabinets for CJ's Doll Cottage. Richard also enjoyed working on the farm with father-in-law Gene Craig and playing euchre with his wife, Cheryl, Gene, and Elizabeth. He loved spending time with family and attending church.
Richard married Cheryl Jean Craig on February 9, 1991 in Westminster, CO.
Richard is survived by his wife, Cheryl Craig of Olney, daughter, Kathy O'Reilly and husband Matthew Philpott of Corvallis, OR, son, Kevin O'Reilly and wife Debbie of Greeley, CO, son, Michael O'Reilly of Mesa, AZ, daughter, Patti Leichliter and husband Mark of Jackson, WY, stepdaughter, Kristina Fluksa and husband George of Olney, sisters, Catherine Quirk, Mary McLoughlin, Geraldine Braatz, Rosemary Casey and Jean Lalli, grandchildren, Daniel Philpott, Christopher Philpott, Steven Philpott, Lindsey O'Reilly, Cody O'Reilly, Ryne O'Reilly, Rianon O'Reilly, Jennifer Leichliter, Abbey Leichliter, Sydney Leichliter, step-grandchildren, Eva Fluksa, Elizabeth Fluksa, several nieces and nephews,
Preceded in death by parents, first wife, Catherine Walsh O'Reilly, infant brother, Richard O'Reilly and brothers, Edward and John O'Reilly
Olney Daily Mail, IL
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| Burial |
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia [1] |
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Headstone, O Reilly, Richard Joseph
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| Person ID |
I50052 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified |
14 Jul 2026 |
1929 - 2013 (83 years)
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