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Laurence Shepherd

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Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Fireman, First Class
Service Number 634 12 28
Birth Date March 1, 1924
From Blue Diamond, Kentucky
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Triton (SS-201)
Loss Date March 15, 1943
Location Between Rabaul and Shortlands Basin
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks

Laurence was born in Wooton, Kentucky.

Some sources list him as a Machinist's Mate Third Class.

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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