Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	300 79 06
Birth Date	December 18, 1920
From	Rockford, Illinois
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Trout (SS-202)
Loss Date	February 29, 1944
Location	Near 22° 40'Nx131°45'E off the Philippines
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Sherwood was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Information courtesy of Sherwood Hanford, nephew, and Pat Hanford, nephew.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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