Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	656 08 77
Birth Date	October 24, 1920
From	Moncure, North Carolina
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Scamp (SS-277)
Loss Date	November 16, 1944
Location	Off Inubo Saki near Tokyo Bay
Circumstances	Probably lost in a depth charge attack
Remarks	William was born in Chatham County, North Carolina.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Thrift.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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