MIA Ohioan To Be Buried At Arlington National Cemetary

MIA Ohioan To Be Buried At Arlington National Cemetary

(EXCERPT) October 6, 2003

The only member of the U.S. Coast Guard missing in action from the
Vietnam War will be buried Monday.

The body of Lieutenant Jack Rittichier of Barberton was flown to
Andrews Air Force Base Monday morning. A midday funeral is scheduled
at Arlington National Cemetery.

Rittichier will be laid to rest on Coast Guard Hill, a place at
Arlington that's usually reserved for senior officers.

About 300 friends, family and military officials are expected to...

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