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title: Francis Gauthier | Patriot | Optimax Supports & Employes our Veterans
description: Optimax supports and employs our country's military veterans who are motivated and disciplined team players. Learn more about our Optimax Patriots here.
---

![Optimax Patriots](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/American-Flag2.jpg?width=300&name=American-Flag2.jpg)

# Optimax Patriots

 Optimax Employee: M. Umber

## Francis Gauthier

Francis Gauthier was a Second Class Fire Controlman for the U.S. Navy during World War II. He became part of the first crew aboard the Richard P. Leary. The Leary was credited with two torpedo hits on a Japanese warship that, at the time, was the largest ship in the world. The destroyer had engaged in supporting fire during battles in Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Palau, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. For his service, Francis was awarded the Asia-Pacific Area Ribbon with six stars and the Japanese Liberation Ribbon with two stars for the invasion of the Surigao Strait.

Thank you for your service.

![Francis Gauthier, Optimax Patriot](https://go.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Francis-Gauthier.jpg?width=300&name=Francis-Gauthier.jpg)

### Meet our Patriots

Why are we so passionate about our mission? Many of us have military experience or direct relationships with military personnel. Currently, Optimax employs more than 20+ veterans who are motivated and disciplined team players.

[Return to Patriot Page](https://www.optimaxsi.com/about/patriots)

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