USS SLC...Officer...Ivan T. Rich, Lt.
Information found in "The Salt Shaker", Sunday Supplement, April 16th, 1944
Ensign Ivan T. Rich, USN, Honolulu, T.H.": In charge of the fuel oil handling in his vessel, he preformed essential duties with great skill during a long engagement against numerically superior Japanese forces. He greatly contributed to maintaining his ship's offensive power during a period when any loss of control would have imperiled all hands.
Signed a letter in regards to the death of
Harold E. "Gus" Kronquist, 1942
Received Commendation Ribbon
Tidbits from
Myron Varland
Tidbits from Ship's Wake Newsletter, 1943
Received the Silver Star
SLC Deck Log Officer's List
SLC Deck Logs
Oct. 1942
Sep. 1943
Feb. 1944
Awards Check Off List, 1947
1943 Div. "M" - Duty: W & DO, Eng. JWO Deck - Battle Station: Aft. Engine Room