September 26, 1927 – February 18, 2008
Richard Emerson
Personal Information
Birthplace: Topeka, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Navy
Unit: USS Chicago
Theater of Operation: Pacific
Enlisted / Commissioned: Jul 7, 1945
Discharged: Jul 9, 1946
Honored By: Marilee Emerson and Children
Biography
Richard served on board the USS Chicago. He was a ‘Fuse Setter’ for the anti-aircraft gun mounts. His greatest thrill stemming from his war experience was going to the World War II Monument in Washington DC with the Honor Flight.
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