World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard H. Whalen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Natick, Massachusetts
Honored By
Mrs. Helen Whalen
Relationship
Sister-in-law
Served with first boatload of army invading the Pacific -- New Caledonia and Guadalcanal. Received American Defense Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Bronze battle star, Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal.