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Jacob Mathis

Jacob Mathis

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Seaman, First Class
Service Number 262 51 54
Birth Date May 18, 1921
From Sale City, Georgia
Decorations Purple Heart
Ship USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death January 25, 1942
Location Bataan Peninsula, Philippine Islands
Circumstances Killed in action
Remarks Jacob was born in Irwin County, Georgia. 
He had previously served on USS Arizona (BB-39).

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer

 

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