World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard M. Alexander
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hayti, Missouri
Honored By
Ms. Mable Reifsyder
Relationship
Sister
Joined the Navy in 1940. At Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, serving as a pointer on a 5-inch 38 gun. Stayed at sea for 58 days, escorting aircraft carriers, the longest any modern Navy had been at sea. Honorably discharged on July 31, 1946.