Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number	393 50 80
Birth Date	November 30, 1918
From	San Francisco, California
Decorations	Army Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Trout (SS-202)
Loss Date	February 29, 1944
Location	22° 40'N x131°45' E in Philippines Basin
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	James was born in Heppner, Oregon.

Photo and information courtesy of Tony Lee Frost, cousin.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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