Military Veterans

Richard (Don) Reynolds

Date of Birth

30 July 1924

Brick Location

Liberty Side

Panel Number

20

Biography

Richard (Don)  is one of the six sons of El Doradoans Elmer and Gladys Reynolds, who served in World War II.

The names of these brothers are listed on a bench purchased by Homer Reynolds on the Liberty side of the memorial. 

The six brothers are:

Navy Yeoman Second Class Frank Reynolds, who served in the Pacific, 1943 to 1946.

Army Staff Sergeant Claude Reynolds, who served in Europe, 1939 to 1946.

Navy Seaman First Class Alfred Reynolds, who served in the Pacific, 1943 to 1946.

Army Staff Sergeant Earl Reynolds, who served in Europe, 1942 to 1946.

Army Air Force Tech Sergeant Homer Reynolds, who served in Europe, 1942 to 1946, and who was a POW for 14 months.

Navy Petty Officer First Class Richard "Don" Reynolds, who served in Europe and in Korea, 1943 to 1952.

In photo (this page):  From left—Homer, Alfred, Frank, Richard (Don), and Earl.

Served on the submarine USS 282 Tunnic, World War II.  Duty: Signalman.

Served on USS Princeton (Class Carrier) in waters surround Korea during the Korean War.

Graduated from El Dorado High School.

Branch:

U.S. Navy

Rank

Petty Officer First Class, Quartermaster

Years

World War II and Korean War—1943 - 1952

Duty

World War II—Pacific Area of Command