Tech Sargeant Richard A. Corcoran

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Anna Behan

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04/15/2006

Tech Sargeant Richard A. Corcoran

This picture is of my father approximately 1942. He was obviously home on leave, although I can't identify the place it was taken. His name was Richard Arthur Corcoran. He served with the 82nd airborn during WWII. He was a right waist gunner on a flying fortress "The Squawking Hawk". After his 25 missions he returned to Mississippi where I was born. We returned to North Bennington after his tour of duty was over, Mom and Dad had 7 more children.

Date & Place: 1942 in USA

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Richard Arthur Corcoran Jun 1, 1920 - Jun 1974

Richard Arthur Corcoran was born on June 1, 1920, and died at age 54 years old in June 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Arthur Corcoran.

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