Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	225 25 55
Birth Date	April 24, 1925
From	Mineola, New York
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Barbel (SS-316)
Loss Date	February 4, 1945
Location	Approximately 7° 49.5' N x 116° 47.5' E
Circumstances	Sunk by air attack
Remarks	Samuel was born in Glen Gardner, New Jersey. Some sources spell his last name "Okerblom."

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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