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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard A. Friend

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Irene DeFauw Friend

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted as Apprentice Seaman on December 18, 1941 at Baltimore, Maryland. Ratings held: Seaman 2nd Class, Fireman 3rd Class, Fireman 2nd Class, Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class, Electrician's Mate 2nd Class. Gunner's Mate Course, Boston, Massachusetts, Electrician's Mate School, Boston, Massachusetts, Motor Machinist's Mate School, Coast Guard Training Station, Norfolk, Virginia. Naval Landing Force, USS Sam Chase. Date of Discharge September 7, 1945.