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William John Eitelbach, Jr.

William John Eitelbach, Jr.

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number 403 79 03
Birth Date June 29, 1918
From New York, New York
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 William was born in Staten Island, New York.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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