This was the launch of the USS Rich in 1943, just one year before it sank.

Rank- Machinist Mate 3 Class

Unit- Since Raymond Benjamin was in the USNR (United States Naval Reserve) he was not associated with a unit, but the ship that he served on, the USS Rich.

Soldier Serial Number- 9207190

Home State- Pennsylvania

Date of Birth- 30 April, 1923

Date of Death- 8 June, 1944

Burial Site- Lost at sea, but he has his name engraved on the Tablets of the Missing in Normandy as well has a tombstone in the Arlington Cemetery.

This website was created in honor of Raymond Benjamin, who died while serving aboard the USS Rich just after the invasion of the beaches of Normandy.

His sacrifice will not be forgotten by the people and freedom he gave his life to protect.