World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard C. Gerfen
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Evanston, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Grace V. Gerfen
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ON AN LST IN THE PACIFIC. AFTER THE PHILIPPINES, HE WAS SENT HOME AND WAS SCHEDULED TO TAKE OUT HIS OWN SHIP WHEN V-J DAY OCCURRED. SPENT THE REST OF HIS TIME AS AN EDUCATION OFFICER AT THE GREAT LAKES.