World War II Honoree

Richard E. Whall

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Athol, Massachusetts

Honored By

Phyllis G. Whall

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HE WAS A TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE WITH THE DETACHMENT MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. HE WAS IN NEW GUINEA AND THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE SERVICE STAR. DISCHARGED JANUARY 24, 1946.