Electrician's Mate Third Class Richard S Sherven in uniform photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA
Fallen

County:
McKenzie

Date of Loss:

Recovered:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Electrician's Mate Third Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    USS Arizona
    Engagements/Battles:
    Pearl Harbor
    Engagement:
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status after the attack on Pearl Harbor. USS Arizona. Remains not recovered.

Biography:

ND WWII & Korea book of Veterans:

Born Charlson ND November 29, 1921. Resident of McKenzie County, North Dakota. Entered US Navy Minneapolis Minnesota on October 7, 1940 Serviced Asiatic Pacific Theater. KIA December 7, 1941 on board the USS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Remains not recovered.

Memorialized at the USS Arizona.

American Legion Post 290 in Newton ND named "Richard Stanton Sherven Post".