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Rank/Rate |
Gunner's Mate, Third Class |
Service Number |
268 40 15 |
Birth Date |
December 16, 1920 |
From |
St. Simons Island, Georgia |
Decorations |
Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal |
Ship |
USS Canopus (AS-9) |
Date of Death |
July 5, 1945 |
Location |
Kobe POW Camp, Japan |
Circumstances |
Died of Tuberculosis |
Remarks |
Robert was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Prior to his transfer to Canopus, he served on USS Permit (SS-178). |
Photo courtesy of Mary Mihovich, researcher. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
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