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Richard Rider was killed while a Prisoner of War during a B-29 Raid on March 13, 1945.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (China & Japan)

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941 – March 13, 1945

    Corporal Richard Rider, United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese at Peking, China, on 8 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death on March 13, 1945, while still in captivity.