Richard Patrick Connell landed on Easy Red Beach on June 6, 1944. He participated in five campaigns and ended the war in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia. Richard was discharged in 1945 and reverted to the Reserves. He retired as a CW4 on 28 Feb 1987 after 43 years, 10 months and 23 days. His love of and service to his country has continued through his children. Richard has 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 grandson and a daughter-in-law who are also in service to their country.