USS Indianapolis CA-35
Lost At Sea

Richard Irwin TRACY Jr.
Name: Richard Irwin TRACY Jr.
Lost at Sea Richard Irwin TRACY Rank / Rating: SGT-Sergeant
Service #: 533910
DOB: Jul 14, 1925
From: Seattle, WA
Parents: Mr and Mrs Richard Irwin Tracy
Went Aboard: Oct 07, 1943
Age When Ship Went Down: 20 years, 0 months, 16 days
Spouse: Patricia Ann Tracy
Children:
Grandchildren:
Bio Submitted By: Carl Fahnestock (Admin)
Date Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Lost at Sea Richard Irwin TRACY
TRACY, Richard I Jr.
Marine Corps Sergeant Richard I. Tracy Jr. was born on July 14, 1925 to parents: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Irwin Tracy, Sr. He enlisted in the USMC on May 13, 1943. He went aboard USS Indianapolis (CA-35) on October 7, 1943 to join a 39 man Marine Corps company. By Jan 1945, he was promoted to Corp and by July 1945 was promoted to SGT. His official responsibility while on board ship was Captain of a gun crew. Prior to entering the Marines, Tracy graduated from O’Dea High School where fellow members of the O’Dea football team had voted him to be the recipient of the Inspirational Award. In addition to his parents, Tracy was survived by his widow, Patricia Ann Tracy of Walla Walla, Washington, a sister, Margaret, and two brothers, Robert and James Tracy. Tracy was Lost at Sea with the sinking of USS Indianapolis (CA-35).
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Date of enlistment and date first aboard ship is verified by the USMC records (T977, Roll 0676, Image 412, Muster Roll)
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