World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Astoria, New York

Honored By

Mrs. Rosemary V. Flynn

Activity During WWII

RICHARD WENT DOWN WITH SHIP LST-523 OFF OMAHA BEACHHEAD. HE WAS 18 YEARS, 9 MONTHS OLD. CARRIED TROOPS ON JUNE 19, 1944, 13 DAYS AFTER D-DAY GOING.