Soldier Details

Division:

Navy
USS Chicago

Theater of Operation:

Pacific

Served:

Jul 7, 1945 - 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.