World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Richard A. Hochadel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Pennsylvania
Honored By
John G. Foley
Relationship
Friend
SERVED AS A BOMBARDIER ON A B-25 (#41-30040) WITH THE 345TH BOMB GROUP, 498TH BOMB SQUADRON IN NEW GUINEA. WHILE ON BOMBING/STRAFING MISSION ON DAGUA AIRDROME, HIS CREW WAS REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION. HE WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL, WWII Victory Medal AND PURPLE HEART.