Richard Marcy

Italy, Austria, and North Africa / World War II
  • Military specialty: Unknown
  • Awards: Unknown

b. 29 Dec 1919; d. 24 Dec 1997.  Vernon Richard Marcy was born to Vernon H. and Agnes (Peterson) Marcy in Christiana Twp., Jackson Co., MN. He graduated from Windom High School in 1938.

Richard entered the Army Air Corp during WWII and served for 4 years.  He achieved the rank of Sergeant and saw action in Italy, Austria, and North Africa.

On 26 Oct 1947, he married Ellen L. Arntson; they had 6 children. The family lived in  Christiana Twp. where Richard farmed for many years.

Member of the American Legion and VFW.

Buried at Lakeview Cemetery at Windom, MN.

  • Obituary: Yes