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Ferris Washington Wilks

Ferris Washington Wilks

Bronze Star Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Torpedoman’s Mate, First Class
Service Number 385 91 87
Birth Date March 25, 1919
From Olympia, Washington
Decorations Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Barbel (SS-316)
Loss Date February 4, 1945
Location Approximately 7° 49.5' N x 116° 47.5' E
Circumstances Sunk by air attack
Remarks Ferris was born in Cache, Oklahoma.

Photo courtesy of Mr. Thomas E. Clark.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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