May 27, 1922 – October 23, 2006
Richard Meerian
Personal Information
Birthplace: Bremen, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: Infantry
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Sep 4, 1943
Discharged: May 12, 1945
Honored By: Wife Mary Lou Children Rosemary, Alice
Biography
Medals-Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European-African, Middle Eastern Theater Medal, Infantry Badge (Rifle Sharp Shooter) Three Bronze Campaign Stars-Received 60 years after service
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