Richard was born in Auburn and was a 1936 graduate of Auburn High School. He farmed with his father after graduation, but was drafted in 1941 and took his basic training in Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, afterwards serving overseas in England. From there, he went to Africa with the Red Bull Infantry Division and was killed in action at Kasserine Pass in the North African area on February 15, 1943. He is buried in the U.S. Military Cemetery in Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Town Auburn, IA
- County Sac County, IA
- Region Northern IA
Auburn, IA 51433
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Sac County, IA
Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will find stories about the contributions made by farmers/ranchers located throughout our county and of course you will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Sac County, IA page.
