Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	265 53 79
Birth Date	May 1, 1911
From	Seattle, Washington
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Runner (SS-275)
Loss Date	July 11, 1943
Location	North of Hokkaido, Japan
Circumstances	Probably sunk by a mine
Remarks	Roger was born in Eure Station, North Carolina.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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