Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	368 57 35
Birth Date	September 26, 1921
From	Providence, Rhode Island
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Bonefish (SS-223)
Loss Date	June 18, 1945
Location	Toyama Bay, Japan
Circumstances	Sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Richard was born in Canton, Illinois.

Photo courtesy of Holly (Frank) Melton, niece. Photo colorization courtesy of Mark J. Bostic. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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