Rank/Rate	Signalman, Third Class
Service Number	266 48 08
Birth Date	August 4, 1924
From	Matoaca, Virginia
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Herring (SS-233)
Loss Date	June 1, 1944
Location	Near Point Tagan, Matsuwa Island, Kuriles
Circumstances	Sunk by gunfire from shore batteries
Remarks	John was born in Richmond, Virginia.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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