Richard O'Kane
Rear Admiral Richard Hetherington “Dick” O'Kane (February 2, 1911 – February 16, 1994) was a United States Navy submarine commander in World War II, who received a Medal of Honor for his service on the Tang. Having also served on the near legendary Wahoo, as Executive Officer and Approach Officer, he participated (directly) in more successful attacks on Japanese shipping than any other fighting submarine officer during the war.
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