Rank/Rate	Electrician's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	311 50 12
Birth Date	August 10, 1919
From	South Berwick, Maine
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Scorpion (SS-278)
Loss Date	February 1, 1944
Location	East China Sea or Yellow Sea
Circumstances	Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks	James was born in Detroit, Michigan.  James' friend, Art Hayward, was in the Seabees, and was stationed at Midway.  This photo was taken on the deck of USS Scorpion at Midway.

Photo and information courtesy of Agnes M. Carmody.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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