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Frank Salava

Frank Salava

Bronze Star 

Rank/Rate Fire Controlman, Third Class
Service Number 250 58 09
Birth Date July 17, 1922
From Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania
Decorations Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Sculpin (SS-191)
Loss Date November 19, 1943
Location North of Oroluk Island near Truk
Circumstances Sunk by Japanese destroyer
Remarks

Frank was born in Thopmson, Pennsylvania.

Please note that most sources mistakenly spell the island's name "Groluk."

Photo and information courtesy of George Salava, nephew, via Michael Mohl.

 

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