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John Archibald
Darby


Rank/Rate |
Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class |
Service Number |
268 36 63 |
Birth Date |
April 30, 1922 |
From |
Basile, Louisiana |
Decorations |
Purple Heart |
Submarine |
USS Growler (SS-215) |
Loss Date |
November 8, 1944 |
Location |
South China Sea |
Circumstances |
Probably sunk by depth charge attack |
Remarks |
John was born on the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba. His birth date is listed as April 30, 1919, in
some sources. |
Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
Additional information courtesy of Allison Darby, niece.
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