Sidney Gerald Larriviere

Description

Fireman First Class Sidney Gerald Larriviere, USN, was the first military service member from Louisiana killed by enemy action in World War II.  The Supreme Sacrifice Report provides his basic biographical data and an overview of his military service and supreme sacrifice on October 17, 1941, while on board the USS Kearny (DD-432).  This 29-page report in PDF format is available for download after purchase.

Author: Brenda M. Reinhart