Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	295 78 72
Birth Date	December 23, 1918
From	Jonesboro, Tennessee
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Grampus (SS-207)
Loss Date	March 5, 1943
Location	In or near Blackett Strait
Circumstances	Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks	The present spelling of the town Richard was from is Jonesborough.  He was born in Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo and information courtesy of Allen D. Jackson, USAF (Ret), President, Conklin Ruritan.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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