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Richard Hetherington O'Kane (February 2, 1911 – February 16, 1994) was a United States Navy submarine commander in World War II, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for commanding USS Tang in the Pacific War against Japan to the most successful record of any United States submarine ever.
- Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia
Submarine Combat Patrol insignia with 3 gold stars, denoting...
- USS Chester
Ensign Richard O'Kane, who would win the Medal of Honor as...
- USS Wahoo
USS Wahoo (SS-238) was a Gato-class submarine, the first...
- Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia
Mar 17, 2023 · Richard O’Kane is the most successful submarine commander in the history of the US Navy. He served during the Second World War, and sank a remarkable number of enemy ships.
Oct 25, 2021 · Navy Rear Adm. Richard H. O'Kane is considered the most successful submarine commander of World War II, sinking and damaging several Japanese warships in the Pacific. His last patrol was...
Oct 25, 2021 · Navy Rear Adm. Richard H. O’Kane is considered the most successful submarine commander of World War II, sinking and damaging several Japanese warships in the Pacific. His last patrol was hampered by a rogue torpedo, but the leadership he showed throughout that mission earned him the Medal of Honor.
Feb 3, 2014 · Richard Hetherington O’Kane was born in Dover, New Hampshire, on 2 February 1911. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1934 and spent his first four years in the navy on surface vessels. In 1938 he went to submarine school and then served several years aboard USS ARGONAUT (SS-166).
RICHARD O'KANE. Richard Hetherington O'Kane. DATE OF BIRTH: February 2, 1911. PLACE OF BIRTH: Dover, New Hampshire. HOME OF RECORD: Durham, New Hampshire. Richard O'Kane graduated from the U.S....
Associated Lessons. U.S. Navy Commander Richard Hetherington O'Kane was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.
