Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	295 90 62
Birth Date	June 22, 1920
From	McCrory, Arkansas
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Grampus (SS-207)
Loss Date	March 5, 1943
Location	In or near Blackett Strait
Circumstances	Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks	Louis was also entitled to wear: The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal The American Campaign Medal The American Defense Service Medal The WWII Victory Medal The Good Conduct Medal The Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia with 3 gold stars Louis was the 5th child in a family of 11. He was always missed.

Photos, information, and remarks courtesy of Barbara Baker, sister.

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