Rank/Rate	Torpedoman’s Mate, First Class
Service Number	223 72 84
Birth Date	April 29, 1922
From	Jackson Heights, New York
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Bullhead (SS-332)
Loss Date	August 6, 1945
Location	West end of Lombok Strait
Circumstances	Sunk by air attack
Remarks	William was born in New York, New York.

Photo on left above courtesy of Loraine Forretti, niece. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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