World War II
| Service # | O-683831 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 68th Bomber Squadron, 44th Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Entered Service From | Michigan |
| Date of Death | January 21 1944 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Tablets of the Missing
Normandy American Cemetery |
Air Medal
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Notes
Through the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the remains of First Lieutenant Richard J. Kasten were accounted for in 2023. His name is permanently inscribed on the “Walls of the Missing” at the Normandy American Cemetery.
