Rank/Rate	Radioman, First Class
Service Number	272 52 75
Birth Date	March 26, 1923
From	Pensacola, Florida
Decorations	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
Remarks	Jack was born in Polk County, Minnesota.  His nickname was "Ding Ding."

Photo courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.  Information courtesy of Marc Ward and Paul W. Wittmer.

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