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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard John Goggins

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Schenectady, New York

Honored By

David J. Goggins

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE MARINE CORPS ON FEBRUARY 9, 1943. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS A LIGHT MACHINE GUNNER CREWMAN 604. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON SAIPAN FOR WHICH HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS DISCHARGED ON JUNE 25, 1945.