RICHARD W SUESENS DE 342
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Keel Laid November 1 1943 - Launched January 11 1944 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1944)
Postmarks
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1944-05-13 |
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Censored wartime (WWII) use
Other Information
RICHARD W. SUESENS earned five battle stars during World War II
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive) - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 5 stars - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal - Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/ 1 star
NAMESAKE - Richard Wayne Suesens USNR (April 30 1915 - June 1942)
Suesens enlisted in the Naval Reserve May 31 1938. Appointed Aviation Cadet October 4 1938 and commissioned Ensign October 15 1939, he reported for duty in Torpedo Squadron 3, on board USS SARATOGA CV-3 November 20 1939. Promoted to Lieutenant (junior grade) November 1 1941, he was killed in action during the Battle of Midway, June 1942. For his "extraordinary heroism" in pressing home his attack on Japanese naval units during that battle, despite "tremendous antiaircraft fire and overwhelming fighter opposition", Lieutenant (junior grade) Suesens was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously
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