| 词条 | Richard M. Rowell |
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|name = Richard Merrill Rowell |birth_date = {{birth date|1916|8|6}} |death_date= {{death date and age|1942|5|8|1916|8|6}} |birth_place = Sonoma, California |death_place = at sea Coral Sea |image = |caption = |nickname = |serviceyears = 1939–1942 |rank = Ensign |allegiance = United States of America |branch = United States Naval Reserve |unit = Lexington (CV-2) |battles = World War II *Battle of the Coral Sea |awards = Distinguished Flying Cross with Gold Star added }} Richard Merrill Rowell was born in Sonoma, California, 6 August 1916. Navy careerEnlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve 8 August 1939, he was commissioned ensign 20 August 1940. He reported for duty as a fighter pilot to USS Lexington (CV-2) on 5 November 1940. Awarded the Distinguished Flying CrossRowell received the Distinguished Flying Cross for downing a Japanese plane 20 February 1942. During the Battle of the Coral Sea 7 to 8 May 1942, he won a gold star in lieu of a second Distinguished Flying Cross, before failing to return from his last mission. NamesakeUSS Richard M. Rowell (DE-403) was named in his honor. She was laid down 18 August 1943 by Brown Shipbuilding Co., Houston, Texas; Launched 17 November 1943; Sponsored by Mrs. Agnes M. Rowell; and commissioned 9 March 1944, Lt. Comdr. Harry A. Barnard, Jr., in command. References{{DANFS}}
7 : Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|United States Navy officers|United States Navy pilots of World War II|American naval personnel killed in World War II|1916 births|1942 deaths|People from Sonoma, California |
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