World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard Gatling Hawn
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Mrs. Richard G. Hawn
Relationship
Wife
Served in the U.S. Navy from 1937 to 1945. He was a Chief Petty Officer aboard submarines in the Pacific. Went on 11 war patrols and was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action.