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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard Henry Babst

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Honored By

Jeffrey Young

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED OVER TWO YEARS ABOARD THE DESTROYER USS IRWIN DD-794 IN COMBAT IN THE PACIFIC. THE SHIP'S BATTLES INCLUDED: SAIPAN, GUAM, PHILIPPINES, IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA. THE IRWIN RECEIVED THE NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION AND SIX BATTLE STARS.