Rank/Rate	Torpedoman's Mate, First Class
Service Number	393 37 78
Birth Date	October 29, 1921
From	Spokane, Washington
Decorations	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	Raymond was born in Warren, Minnesota.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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