World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Riko F. Arellano
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Santa Rita, New Mexico
Honored By
Teodolo F. Arellano
Relationship
Brother
BURIED IN NORMANDY, PLOT D, ROW 16, GRAVE 42. HE WAS KILLED DURING THE PRE-INVASION ON APRIL 20, 1944. SERVED WITH THE 613TH BOMB SQUADRON, 401ST BOMB GROUP (HEAVY) AS A BOMBARDIER. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.