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World War II Honoree

Killed In Action

RICHARD OSBORNE CHRISTIAN

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

BJAUNAL

Relationship

Friend of WHS

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Service Number 05640183. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy, October 22, 1942. Promoted to Seaman First Class August 15, 1943 while attached to Submarine Division 22 Relief Crew. Transferred to the USS Gudgeon at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, September 1, 1943. Departed on his first War Patrol same day. Promoted to Torpedoman's Mate Third Class on December 31, 1943 by the submarine commander. Served on SS-211 on the submarines final four patrols when it was lost in the northern Marianna islands, probably due to enemy action. Seventy-nine officers and enlisted men were aboard the USS Gudgeon and Killed In Action, April 18, 1944.