Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard W. Ochs

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rochester, New York

Honored By

Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

VOLUNTEERED IN JULY 1942. HE WAS A TURRET GUNNER FOR 133RD BOMB SQUADRON ON A VENTURA BOMBER SCOUTING FOR SUBMARINES OFF CURACAO ISLAND. WHILE VISITING HOME, HE BECAME ILL AND DIED OF LEUKEMIA IN THE BROOKLYN NAVAL HOSPITAL MARCH 27, 1944.