World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard A. Ford
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Richmond, Virginia
Honored By
The Reliable Source
HE ENLISTED IN THE NAVY, ALTHOUGH UNDERAGE. PARTICIPATED IN THE D-DAY INVASION, LANDING TROOPS ON GOLD BEACH FROM LCI 510. HE ALSO TRAINED IN THE SCOUTS AND RANGERS AND SERVED IN CHINA.