Rank/Rate	Radioman, Second Class
Service Number	202 58 13
Birth Date	May 14, 1922
From	Woburn, Massachusetts
Decorations	Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Ribbon
Submarine	USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date	October 25, 1944
Location	Formosa Strait near Turnabout Island
Circumstances	Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks	Charles was born in Waverley, Massachusetts. Andriolo Hall on the (former) U.S. Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor was named in his memory for outstanding service in TANG on her third war patrol. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (shown to the right of the Purple Heart Medal above) was originally established as the Navy Commendation Ribbon.

Photo courtesy of Charles Andriolo, nephew.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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