John Francisco Richards II
American Air force officer
About John Francisco Richards II
Lived 1896 – 1918 (aged 22). John Francisco Richards II was an American military personnel and 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, known for Richards Field and Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base.
John Francisco Richards II (born 3 July 31, 1896, Kansas City, Missouri; died September 26, 1918, near Varennes, France) was a first lieutenant in the 1st Aero Squadron, who was shot down during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in World War I.
Richards Field, the first airport in the Kansas City metropolitan area was named for him. Its follow up Kansas City Downtown Airport was originally called New Richards Field. The road serving it is called Richards Road. Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base was also named for him.
His grandfather, John Francisco Richards, founded the Richards & Conover Hardware Company in Kansas City.
He graduated with BA from Yale University in 1917, where he was the circulation manager of campus humor magazine The Yale Record. His letters were published after the war.
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Who was John Francisco Richards II?
American Air force officer
When was John Francisco Richards II born?
John Francisco Richards II was born on 31 July 1896 in Kansas City.
When did John Francisco Richards II die?
John Francisco Richards II died on 26 September 1918 in Varennes-en-Argonne.
What was John Francisco Richards II's occupation?
John Francisco Richards II was a military personnel and 1st Reconnaissance Squadron.
What was John Francisco Richards II known for?
John Francisco Richards II was known for Richards Field and Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base.
What nationality was John Francisco Richards II?
John Francisco Richards II was American.
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