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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard K. Gaines

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Honored By

Maud Gaines Tarrant

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COMMANDER AIR GROUP 10, USS ENTERPRISE DURING DEFENSE OF SOLOMON ISLANDS. RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR ACTION IN SOLOMON ISLANDS IN SAVO AND SANTA CRUZ BATTLES, 7 BATTLE STARS. FIRST EXECUTIVE OFFICER USS INTREPID CV-11 IN 1944.