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Sterling Schlichter "Jim" Krecker

Sterling Schlicter Krecker

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number 244 01 72
Birth Date October 26, 1919
From Norristown, Pennsylvania
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Shark (SS-314)
Loss Date October 24, 1944
Location Between Hainan and Bashi Channel
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks Sterling's middle name is misspelled as "Schlicter" in some sources.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer. Additional information courtesy of Donald K. Krecker, nephew.

 

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