Rank/Rate	Electrician's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	243 97 05
Birth Date	October 26, 1921
From	Tower City, Pennsylvania
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	Note that Robert's middle name is Junior.

Photo and information courtesy of Felisa Rowsey, grandniece.

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