World War II Honoree

Richard Rounds Duran, Sr.

Hometown

Spokane, Washington

Honored By

Richard R. Duran, Jr.

Relationship

Son

APPLIED FOR AND WAS HIRED BY THE ARMY AIR FORCE ON FEBRUARY 17, 1943. AFTER ATTENDING TRADE SCHOOL, HE WAS ASSIGNED AS A MECHANIC LEARNER AT THE SPOKANE ARMY AIR DEPOT AT FELTS FIELD. WHEN THE NEW AIR DEPOT WAS OPENED AT GALENA, WASHINGTON HE WAS TRANSFERRED TO THAT FACILITY. HE EVENTUALLY BECAME AN AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR, PERFORMING INSPECTIONS OF ELECTRICAL REPAIRS AND MAKING GROUND CHECKS ON ALL AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. HE WAS LAID OFF ON OCTOBER 16, 1945 DUE A REDUCTION IN FORCE.