World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard R. Hamilton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New London, Connecticut
Honored By
The Hamilton Family
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION AS A LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER IN GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE STAR, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.