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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard G. S. Waits

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lexington, Kentucky

Honored By

Gary Waits

Relationship

Son

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Activity During WWII

TRUCK MASTER WITH THE 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION FROM DECEMBER 16, 1941 TO FEBRUARY 1, 1945. ARRIVED IN PEARL HARBOR JUST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE JAPANESE ATTACK. HE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED BATTLE STARS FOR THE NEW GUINEA AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGNS.