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Rank/Rate |
Fireman, First Class |
Service Number |
376 13 99 |
Birth Date |
December 19, 1920 |
From |
Lawndale, California |
Decorations |
Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal |
Submarine |
USS Sculpin (SS-191) |
Loss Date |
November 19, 1943 |
Location |
North of Oroluk Island near Truk |
Circumstances |
Sunk
by Japanese destroyer |
Remarks |
Bill was born in Delano, California. His middle name is listed as "Clifton," and his rating as "Machinist's Mate, Third Class," in some sources.
Bill survived the sinking of his boat, but was killed while
being transported aboard Chuyo from Truk
to Japan when it was sunk by USS Sailfish on
December 4, 1943.
Please note
that most sources mistakenly spell the island's name"Groluk." |
Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
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