World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard M. Young
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Salt Lake City, Utah
Honored By
Constance M. Young
Relationship
Spouse
RADIOMAN 2ND CLASS. ON A COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT CRAFT. DURING INVASIONS THE SUPPORT CRAFT WAS USED AS THE COMMAND POST FOR THE MILITARY OPERATIONS. AFTER AN ASSIGNMENT TO STUDY ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS IN CHICAGO, HIS SUPPORT CRAFT WAS LOST IN A SEVERE STORM WITH THE LOSS OF ALL CREW MEMBERS.