Rank/Rate	Seaman, Second Class
Service Number	890 38 16
Birth Date	October 28, 1912
From	Seattle, Washington
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Trout (SS-202)
Loss Date	February 29, 1944
Location	22° 40'N x131°45' E in Philippines Basin
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	William was born in Redondo Beach, California.

Photo courtesy of Madeleine Dortch, niece.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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