Rank/Rate	Electrician's Mate, First Class
Service Number	412 35 23
Birth Date	September 25, 1918
From	San Diego, California
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date	October 25, 1944
Location	Formosa Strait near Turnabout Island
Circumstances	Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks	John was born in Long Beach, California.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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