Rank/Rate	Ensign
Service Number	O-415944
Birth Date	April 14, 1920
From	El Monte, California
Decorations	Silver Star, Bronze Star with Gold Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Seawolf (SS-197)
Loss Date	October 3, 1944
Location	North of Morotai, between PI and Indonesia
Circumstances	Sunk in error by USS Rowell
Remarks	William was born in Flaxville, Montana.  He was Chief of the Boat for Seawolf's 13th and 14th patrols, and was promoted to Ensign just before the 15th patrol.

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  Reiland, William Frederick, Jr.