Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	355 85 49
Birth Date	February 25, 1912
From	Vallejo, California
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Shark (SS-314)
Loss Date	October 24, 1944
Location	Between Hainan and Bashi Channel
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Willie was born in Elkhart, Texas.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
 

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