The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
Richard Olin Browne
Rank
Fireman Apprentice, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
May 29, 1952
Fireman (E2) Browne had served aboard the special operation submarine USS PERCH (AASP-313) in Korean waters. On his return he was assigned to the submarine USS HARDHEAD (SS-365) stationed at the Naval Station at New London, Connecticut. On May 29, 1952 while on leave he was killed in an automobile accident in Bergen, New York.