Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	657 53 27
Birth Date	July 5, 1923
From	St. Laurens, South Carolina
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Tullibee (SS-284)
Loss Date	March 26, 1944
Location	North of Pelews
Circumstances	Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks	John was born in Cross Keys, South Carolina.

Photo courtesy of David Betill, grandnephew. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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