| Source: St. Louis in World War II Casualties, October 1941-March 1943, scrapbook Location: St.L. / 9.95 / Scr1c | |
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| Last Name: | Root |
| First Name: | Richard |
| Middle Name: | Laird |
| Photograph: | yes |
| Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Age: | 23 |
| Death Date: | 1941 Dec 10 |
| African American: | No |
| Page: | 26 |
