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Edgar Perry Read

Edgar Perry Read

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number 274 23 10
Birth Date April 4, 1917
From Spring Hill, Alabama
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Growler (SS-215)
Loss Date November 8, 1944
Location South China Sea
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks Edgar was born in McLain, Mississippi.

Photo courtesy of Linda A. Read, niece.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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