Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	321 27 45
Birth Date	July 23, 1915
From	Lawndale, California
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date	October 25, 1944
Location	Formosa Strait near Turnabout Island
Circumstances	Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks	Marvin was born in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota.

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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