World War II Honoree

Richard Charles Ourand

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

River Forest,, Illinois

Honored By

Jennie Ourand

Relationship

Wife

ENTERED SERVICE SEPTEMBER 9, 1944 AND RECEIVED A HONORABLE DISCHARGE AUGUST 12, 1946. RATINGS HELD WERE SEAMAN 1ST CLASS AND STOREKEEPER 3RD CLASS. ATTENDED SUBMARINE SCHOOL IN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT FOR 20 WEEKS. SERVED ABOARD THE USS KENNEBEC AO-36 FROM DECEMBER 1945 TO AUGUST 1946 IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC. SHIP SERVICED THE FLEET WITH FUEL AT SEA AND IN PORT.