Rank/Rate	Torpedoman's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	662 01 61
Birth Date	February 8, 1919
From	Farmersville, California
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Sculpin (SS-191)
Loss Date	November 19, 1943
Location	North of Oroluk Island near Truk
Circumstances	Sunk by Japanese destroyer
Remarks	James was born in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Please note that most sources mistakenly spell the island's name "Groluk."

Photo and information courtesy of Rassie Harper, nephew, and Marlene Harper Salazar, grandniece.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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