Rank/Rate	Seaman, First Class
Service Number	664 71 41
Birth Date	July 6, 1921
From	South Prairie, Washington
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Sculpin (SS-191)
Loss Date	November 19, 1943
Location	North of Oroluk Island near Truk
Circumstances	Sunk by Japanese destroyer
Remarks	Please note that most sources mistakenly spell the island's name "Groluk."

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
 

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