Gaines, Richard K., Commander
Person
Biography
Richard K. Gaines had a long and successful career in the U.S. Navy, ultimately attaining the rank of captain. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1921 and retired in 1955. In August 1943, Gaines became Intrepid’s first executive officer. Due to various changes in command, Gaines had temporary command of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11) from March 28 to April 19, 1944 and from May 19 to 30, 1944. Gaines served as the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid’s (CV-11) executive officer for approximately one year.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 3, October 27, 1943
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19431027.pdf
Dates:
October 27, 1943
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 4, December 25, 1943
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19431225.pdf
Dates:
December 25, 1943
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 2, Number 2, June 1, 1944
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19440601.pdf
Dates:
June 1, 1944
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 2, Number 5, September 1944
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19440901.pdf
Dates:
September 1944
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 2, Number 6, October 1944
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19441001.pdf
Dates:
Other: October 1944
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