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Basil Charles Pearce, Jr.

Basil Charles Pearce, Jr.

Silver Star Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Ensign
Service Number O-270818
Birth Date June 4, 1921
From East Palatka, Florida
Decorations Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date October 25, 1944
Location Sunk in north end of Formosa Strait
Circumstances Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks Basil was born in Wilton, Connecticut.

Photo courtesy of Lynda Walton, niece.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
 

 

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