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Edward Lawrence Leahy, Jr.

Edward Lawrence Leahy, Jr.

Bronze Star Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Lieutenant
Service Number O-118187
Birth Date March 24, 1918
From Bristol, Rhode Island
Decorations Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Herring (SS-233)
Loss Date June 1, 1944
Location Near Point Tagan, Matsuwa Island, Kuriles
Circumstances Sunk by gunfire from shore batteries
Remarks Edward was born in Providence, Rhode Island.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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