한국전쟁 중 해군에 입대하여 복무한 후 명예 제대했습니다. 그는 야생동물을 스케치하고 물감과 나무 등 다양한 매체로 작업하는 것을 즐긴 예술가였습니다. 리처드는 단편 소설과 시를 쓰기도 했습니다.

He joined the Navy in , served during the Korean War and received an honorable discharge in. He sketched wildlife and was an artist who enjoyed working in different mediums, including paints and wood. Richard also wrote short stories and poetry.