Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	306 04 27
Birth Date	November 12, 1922
From	Beloit, Wisconsin
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	Robert was born in Manchester, South Dakota.

Photo and additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.  Additional information courtesy of Amy Haskell-Russell, niece.

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