Richard D. Castelow
| Era | Global War on Terrorism |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
| Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
| Wall | JJ |
| Wall Side | 4 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 2 |
Chief Electronics Technician Castelow was one of the courageous crew of the USS COLE (DDG-67) who perished in service to their country on October 12, 2000.
While the USS COLE was refueling in Aden, Yemen, a terrorist attack resulted in a massive explosion on the ship's port side. These seventeen sailors lost their lives in the attack.
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