Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	643 03 20
Birth Date	March 31, 1925
From	Ansonia, Connecticut
Decorations	Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Ribbon
Submarine	USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date	October 25, 1944
Location	North end of Formosa Strait
Circumstances	Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks	Robertson Hall on the (former) U.S. Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor was named in his memory. The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (shown to the right of the Purple Heart Medal above) was originally established as the Navy Commendation Ribbon.

Photo courtesy of Steve Madigosky.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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