Rank/Rate	Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number	610 25 40
Birth Date	March 4, 1920
From	Gould City, Michigan
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Growler (SS-215)
Loss Date	November 8, 1944
Location	South China Sea
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Melvin was born in Sioux County, North Dakota.

Photo courtesy of Bob Leveille, nephew.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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