Rank/Rate	Torpedoman's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	612 34 77
Birth Date	July 26, 1913
From	Racine, Wisconsin
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Golet (SS-361)
Loss Date	June 14, 1944
Location	Near 41° 04'N x 141° 30'E
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Walter was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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