Rank/Rate	Torpedoman's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	882 86 44
Birth Date	January 29, 1924
From	Klamath Falls, Oregon
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Shark (SS-314)
Loss Date	October 24, 1944
Location	Between Hainan and Bashi Channel
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Richard was born in Smith River, California.

Photo on left courtesy of Kathy, Dave & Tonya Winters & Chris Creuel. Photo on right courtesy of Mary Mihovich. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
 

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