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John Basel

John Basel in his Army uniform
John in his Army uniform

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Electrician's Mate, Second Class
Service Number 337 34 66
Birth Date January 6, 1916
From Benld, Illinois
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Grampus (SS-207)
Loss Date March 5, 1943
Location In or near Blackett Strait
Circumstances Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks John served in the U, S, Army for three years before joining the Navy.

Photo courtesy of Linda McDermott, niece, via Mary Ann Richardson and Mary Bentz. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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