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James Shirley Alexander

 James Shirley Alexander
James, standing on right

 

Rank/Rate Electrician's Mate, Second Class
Service Number 311 50 12
Birth Date August 10, 1919
From South Berwick, Maine
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Scorpion (SS-278)
Loss Date February 1, 1944
Location East China Sea or Yellow Sea
Circumstances Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks James was born in Detroit, Michigan. 
James' friend, Art Hayward, was in the Seabees, and was stationed at Midway.  This photo was taken on the deck of USS Scorpion at Midway.

Photo and information courtesy of Agnes M. Carmody.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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