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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard W. Patterson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Paterson, New Jersey

Honored By

Mrs. Mary B. Patterson

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Was a Merchant Marine in the Armed Guard, mostly on the destroyer USS Purdy DD-734. Was hit by kamikaze while helping another ship.