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Merrill Ray Gilman

Merrill Ray Gilman

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Chief Machinist's Mate
Service Number 392 93 22
Birth Date March 9, 1906
From Portland, Oregon
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Shark (SS-174)
Loss Date February 11, 1942
Location East of Menado, Celebes
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks Merrill was born in Riceville, Iowa.

Photo courtesy of Dale Tyler Gilman, son.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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