World War II Honoree

Richard W. Keyes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Texas

Honored By

James l. Cooper

COMMANDED THE 2ND BATTALION OF THE 310TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 78TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. DURING COMBAT ACTION HE EARNED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR WITH CLUSTER AND A PURPLE HEART.