Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	279 41 90
Birth Date	July 25, 1915
From	Cincinnati, Ohio
Decorations	Army Silver Star, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Trout (SS-202)
Loss Date	February 29, 1944
Location	22° 40'N x131°45' E in Philippines Basin
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
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Photos courtesy of Brian McIntosh, grandnephew. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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