Rank/Rate	Torpedoman's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	342 16 34
Birth Date	September 17, 1921
From	Wichita, Kansas
Decorations	Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Ship	USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death	December 14, 1944
Location	Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands
Circumstances	Killed in the Puerto Princesa massacre
Remarks	Wilbur was born in Harvey Township, Kansas.

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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