Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	223 25 03
Birth Date	September 17, 1917
From	St. Petersburg, Florida
Decorations	Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Lagarto (SS-371)
Loss Date	May 4, 1945
Location	Off Malay coast near the Gulf of Siam
Circumstances	Sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Charles was born in Oyster Bay, New York.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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