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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard Gilbert

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Delaware, Ohio

Honored By

Gerber Chapel

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE IN THE PACIFIC THEATER ON THE DESTROYER USS FANNING DD-385 DOING AIR RESCUE. ALMOST SHOT DOWN THE ENOLA GAY ON ITS RETURN AFTER DROPPING THE BOMB BECAUSE IT FAILED TO SIGNAL THAT IT WAS A FRIENDLY AIRCRAFT.