Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Richard Fung
Richard Gum Fung October 23, 1933 - September 5, 2017 Richard was born in SF as the 5th child of Edward and Edna Fung. He had 3 brothers, Wellington, George and Edward, 2 sisters, Ruby and Crystal and 12 nieces and nephews. Richard rode his bike all around Alameda where he spent his childhood. After graduating from high school, he enlisted into the US Army and served his county in the Korean War. He wanted to be where the action was on the front lines. He was discharged with a Purple Heart....
