Rank/Rate	Fireman, First Class
Service Number	243 55 03
Birth Date	December 12, 1917
From	Churchville, Pennsylvania
Decorations	Purple Heart
Ship	USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death	December 29, 1941
Location	Mariveles Bay, Philippine Islands
Circumstances	Killed in attack on Canopus by heavy bombers
Remarks	William was born in Richboro, Pennsylvania.

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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