Rank/Rate	Fireman, Third Class
Service Number	266 18 96
Birth Date	April 6, 1920
From	Eskdale, West Virginia
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Shark (SS-174)
Loss Date	February 11, 1942
Location	East of Menado, Celebes
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Billy was born in Ronda, West Virginia.

Photo and information courtesy of Mrs. Ed (Jeanne) Sheets, sister, via David Baughan.

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