Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	375 77 98
Birth Date	December 20, 1916
From	Los Angeles, California
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Kete (SS-369)
Loss Date	March 20, 1945
Location	Between 29-38N 130-02E and Midway
Circumstances	Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks	Francis was born in Waterloo, Iowa.

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer. Photo courtesy of Mary Mihovich.

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