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First Name: Richard
Last Name: Garrett
Birthplace: Brownwood, TX, USA
Gender: Male
Branch: Navy (present)
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Home of Record: Zephyr, TX |
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Middle Name: J.
Date of Birth: 13 March 1921
Date of Death: 15 March 1992
Rank or Rate: Chief Warrant Officer Three
Years Served: 20 plus |
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Richard James Garrett
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Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945)• Korean War (1950 - 1953)• Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)
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Biography:
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Richard James Garrett
Chief Warrant Officer 3, U. S. Navy
Silver Star
GENERAL ORDERS:
Bureau of Naval Medicine
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Richard J. Garrett, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity on 21 August 1942 while serving as a Corpsman attached to the FIRST Marine Division at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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Origin of Nickname/Handle: |
Texas Exceptional Gallantry
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Honoree ID: 317163 |
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Created by:
drjones46 |
