Richard M. Rowell

Richard Merrill Rowell
Richard Merrill Rowell
Born	August 6, 1916; Sonoma, California
Died	May 8, 1942 (aged 25); at sea Coral Sea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Naval Reserve
Years of service	1939–1942
Rank	Ensign
Unit	Lexington (CV-2)
Battles/wars	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 career

Enlisted 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 Cross

Rowell 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.

Namesake

USS 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.

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References

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

Richard Merrill Rowell

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