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Thomas Benjamin Oakley, Jr.

Thomas Benjamin Oakley, Jr.

 Navy CrossLegion of MeritBronze StarPurple Heart

Rank/Rate Commander (Commanding Officer)
Service Number O-073499
Birth Date February 27, 1912
From Los Angeles, California
Decorations Navy Cross, Legion of Merit,
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Growler (SS-215)
Loss Date November 8, 1944
Location South China Sea
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks Thomas was born in Staten Island, New York.


 

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