Eternal Patrol: Richard D. 'Shorty' Shelton

Our friend and shipmate Richard D ‘Shorty’ Shelton, World War II Veteran and member of Submarine Veterans of WWII and USSVI departed on eternal patrol on Oct 30, 2012. Shorty enlisted in the Navy in 1940 and eventually transferred to the Fleet Reserve in 1966, finishing his career as a chief petty officer.

His memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 at Washelli-Evergreen, 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. The service will start at 12:00 (noon).

Sandra Conry, Shorty’s daughter, has asked that the subvets attending the service please wear their subvet vests or other items identifying themselves as submariners.

Sailor, Rest Your Oar.