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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard E. Flockenzier

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Ohio

Honored By

Honor Flight Columbus

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE DESTROYER USS ROWELL ESCORTING THE USS SARATOGA AND USS BISMARCK. THE ROWELL WAS STRAFED BY KAMIKAZE KILLING THREE ON SHIP. BATTLE STATION WAS AT 5-INCH GUN ON BRIDGE. WENT THROUGH TYPHOON IN WHICH 3 OTHER DESTROYERS CAPSIZED. SERVICE TIME: 1943-1945. RANK: FIRE CONTROLMAN 3RD CLASS.