Rank/Rate	Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	346 82 02
Birth Date	May 5, 1921
From	Searcy, Arkansas
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Amberjack (SS-219)
Loss Date	February 16, 1943
Location	Off Rabaul
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Luther was born in Vilonia, Arkansas. He also served on USS Guardfish (SS-217), and was entitled to wear the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to that boat and her crew.

Photo and information courtesy of James P. Hoy, nephew.
 

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