World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Richard J. Hardy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Portales, New Mexico
Honored By
Dennis K. Houchin
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINES; BATAAN AND CORREGIDOR WITH THE COAST ARTILLERY. PRISONER OF WAR. DIED JUNE 7, 1942 OF DYSENTERY AT CABANATUAN CAMP, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. BURIED AT LUZON. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.