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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard E. Nippes

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Richard S. Nippes

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A MINESWEEPER CAPTAIN IN BOSTON HARBOR FROM 1943 TO 1945. HE WAS REASSIGNED TO THE SOUTH CHINA SEA JUST PRIOR TO THE END OF THE WAR. IN 1946, HE COMMANDED THE MINESWEEPER SUPPLY SHIP, USS OBLIVION, IN CHINA, SERVING ON THE YANGTZE RIVER. HONORABLE DISCHARGED IN 1947.