Rich Cornall, SM3

images of Vietnam Service medal, U. S. Navy Good Conduct medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm medal, and National Defense Service medal

Rich Cornall, SM3

SECTION 10.

Rich Cornall, SM3

September 1965 - July 1969

[Deceased 2 December, 2010]

SECTION 10. CONTENTS

graphic image medal "Proud to be an American Citizen"

graphic image medal "Proud to be an American Veteran"

graphic image United States Navy Vietnam Veteran

Vietnam Service

U. S. Navy

Good Conduct

Vietnam Cross of

Gallantry with Palm

National Defense Service

photograph of Rich Cornall aboard the Savage

photograph of Rich Cornall (right) on pier with buddies

Information

Retired from the Auburn, New York Fire Department as Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Inspector in October of 1995. Was married to Nory. They had 6 children.

Memorable Moments Aboard the Savage

While aboard the Savage I worked as a deck ape for three months until I was asked to report to Chief Weber and work as a Signalman. Ended up being lead Signalman my last two years, and slept in front of the engine telegraph machine while in Vietnam.

While in Vietnam, I got to replace members of the PBRs (Patrol Boat River) and traveled up river on a couple occasions. I also got to go in some Vietnam villages on landing parties.

Battle Scars!

Should have received a purple heart due to the tattoo received in Hong Kong, but was told it wasn't in a war zone.

My 15 Minutes of Fame

Working with 20th Century Fox on the film "Tora, Tora, Tora." Total earnings, ninety dollars for my six second screen debut. Also see: Tora! Tora! Tora!

[Submitted by Rich Cornall in 1995]

photograph of Rich Cornall aboard the USS WISCONSIN - Final signal 2008

Final signal - 2008