Richard O'Kane
Military Person
1911 – 1994
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Who was Richard O'Kane?
Rear Admiral Richard Hetherington “Dick” O'Kane was a United States Navy submarine commander in World War II, who received a Medal of Honor for his service on the Tang. He also served on the Wahoo, as executive officer and approach officer. He participated in more successful attacks on Japanese shipping than any other submarine officer during the war.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1911
Dover - Also known as
- Richard Hetherington O'Kane
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Phillips Academy
- University of New Hampshire
- Lived in
- New Hampshire
- Died
- Feb 16, 1994
Petaluma - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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