Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	244 01 72
Birth Date	October 26, 1919
From	Norristown, Pennsylvania
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Shark (SS-314)
Loss Date	October 24, 1944
Location	Between Hainan and Bashi Channel
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Sterling's middle name is misspelled as "Schlicter" in some sources.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer. Additional information courtesy of Donald K. Krecker, nephew.

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