Richard Strand

Hometown

Kearney, Nebraska

Biography

Richard Strand was an enlisted soldier in the Army Air Corps. He graduated from A. O. Thomas High School and attended one year of college at NSTC. He later joined the Army Air Force and served on a B-29 in the Pacific. On his 26th mission he was killed after his plane was lost fire bombing Tokyo in May 1945.

Branch of Service

Army Air Force

Rank

Tech Sergeant

Military Occupational Specialty

B-29 Crew Member

Death Date

5-24-1945

Original Source Location

UNK Archives Briggs Collection, Box 23, Folder 4, Envelope 5

Additional Information

Additional information available in the 1946 Blue and Gold yearbook, viewable at http://library.unk.edu/archives/ . If you'd like to schedule a visit to view these materials in person, or if you'd like to submit additional information, please contact us.

Recommended Citation

"Richard Strand" (1945). World War II Casualties. 29.
https://openspaces.unk.edu/wwii-casualties/29