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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Richard L. Pierson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Ord, Nebraska

Honored By

Ms. Helen Pierson

Relationship

Mother

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Activity During WWII

Entered the Navy on April 15,1942, shipped overseas June 5, 1942, served aboard the USS McKean, the ship was sunk on November 17,1942 from an enemy torpedo off Bougainville Island in the Solomon Sea. Parents informed on December14,1944 that their son would be listed officially as having been killed in action.