World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard E. Nitsche
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Tinley Park, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Jean Cisneros
Relationship
Daughter
Served on the USS LST-534 as a radioman. Was at D-day. His ship was heavily damaged on June 22, 1945 by a kamikaze and he was wounded. Received several stars.