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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.
25. Okt. 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...
24. Mai 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of CDR Richard O'Kane, the most successful submarine commander of WW2. He sank 24 ships with USS Tang, but was captured by the Japanese after a torpedo explosion.
17. Mai 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Richard Hetherington O'Kane, who led the USS Tang submarine in the Formosa Strait and sank 17 Japanese ships in 1944. Find out how he received the Congressional Medal of Honor and was captured by the Japanese in 1945.
Richard O'Kane was a U.S. Navy officer who led the U.S.S. Tang, a submarine that sank several Japanese ships during World War II. He was captured by the Japanese and later wrote two books about his experiences.
- February 2, 1911
- February 16, 1994
Learn about the Medal of Honor recipient and submarine commander who sank 24 Japanese ships in WWII. Read his citation, biography, and see his portrait and photo.
24. Okt. 2019 · Rear Admiral Richard Hetherington O'Kane was a U.S. Navy officer and submarine commander who received the U.S. military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions on the USS Tang (SS-306) during World War II.
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