San Diego, California
1941 - 2018
Richard Wilson passed away in San Diego, California. The obituary was featured in San Diego Union-Tribune on December 15, 2018.
I served as a Junior Officer SWO under then Capt Wilson on the USS Camden. It was my 1st tour. Fond memories of my time on board. Remember coming back from WastPac deployment and loading Capt Wilson's brand new 280Z onto the ship in Guam..back in the day! A great man! LCDR David Deen, USN Retired
David Deen, USN Retired
February 13, 2024 | Work
I served under then Captain Wilson onboard USS Camden. He was by far the finest Commanding Officer I had the honor to serve under. I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Wilson family.
Michael Kerins, LCDR, USN (ret)
April 22, 2022 | Work
I served under Adm Wilson as Executive Agent for NSCO (Reserve component) to CINCPACFLT, Hawaii. Adm Wilson was the consummate officer and gentleman.
Capt. Wendell Fiock
September 19, 2020 | Served In Military Together
Cdr Wilson was my co when I was the maintenance Master Chief of VF154 He was one of the finest officers I ever served under
AFCM RET
April 30, 2020 | Served In Military Together
We are so sorry to hear of Richard's passing in the Wings of Gold magazine we received today, Betty Rae. We remember you both fondly from our Midway days.
Maggie and Jim Coulson
May 01, 2019 | Hudson, WI
We are saddened to see this Betty Rae. We would enjoy hearing from you, jonniefinch@ att.net.
Our love to you, jonnie and Don finch
March 05, 2019
One of the best skippers I ever had,Masterchief j.c. Kinnear VF-154
December 19, 2018
Remembered By
Richard Blake
December 17, 2018 | Annapolis, MD
Sincerest regrets for one of the truly great gentlemen.
Charles Farnham
December 16, 2018 | San Diego, CA
