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World War II Honoree

Killed In Action

Richard F. Anthony

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Yonkers, New York

Honored By

Alexander Jacobs, Jr.

Relationship

Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 13TH AIR FORCE, 307TH BOMB GROUP, 371ST BOMB SQUADRON AT KOLI FIELD, GUADALCANAL, SOLOMON ISLANDS. GUNNER ON A B-24 LIBERATOR BOMBER THAT WAS SHOT DOWN BY JAPANESE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT WHILE ON A MISSION OVER RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN ISLAND, PAPUA, NEW GUINEA JANUARY 1, 1944. AWARDED AIR MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND PURPLE HEART.