Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number	268 36 63
Birth Date	April 30, 1922
From	Basile, Louisiana
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Growler (SS-215)
Loss Date	November 8, 1944
Location	South China Sea
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	John was born on the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  His birth date is listed as April 30, 1919, in some sources.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.  Additional information courtesy of Allison Darby, niece.

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