World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Richard Joseph Naudack
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
U.S. Submarine Veteran
He was killed with the loss of 85 Officers and men onboard USS ALBACORE (SS-218) most likely on 07 November 1944 Near 41° 49'N x 141° 11'E, off northern Japan. Decorations: Purple Heart. USS ALBACORE under the command of Lieutenant Commander H. R. Rimmer, left Pearl Harbor on 24 October 1944, topped off with fuel at Midway on 28 October, and departed there for her eleventh patrol the same day, never to be heard from again. Her area was northeast of Honshu and south of Hokkaido, and because of the danger of mineable waters, she was ordered to stay outside of waters less than 100 fathoms deep. information available indicates that ALBACORE perished by hitting a mine. The explosion occurred on 7 November 1944, at 41° 49'N, 141° 11'E, while ALBACORE was submerged, and was witnessed by an enemy patrol craft. The craft reports having seen much heavy oil and bubbles, cork, bedding and various provisions after the explosion. On 21 December ALBACORE was reported as presumed lost.