On Eternal Patrol - Lost Submariners of World War II

Rank/Rate	Aviation Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	287 35 35
Birth Date	February 28, 1920
From	Martwick, Kentucky
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Ship	USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death	May 29, 1943
Location	Osaka Prisoner of War Camp, Japan
Circumstances	Died of acute pneumonia
Remarks	Manuel was born in Greenville, Kentucky.

Photos courtesy of Helen Schmidt. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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