Rank/Rate	Seaman, First Class
Service Number	875 47 92
Birth Date	January 14, 1923
From	Seaton, Illinois
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Barbel (SS-316)
Loss Date	February 4, 1945
Location	Approximately 7° 49.5' N x 116° 47.5' E
Circumstances	Sunk by air attack
Remarks	Robert was born in New Boston, Illinois.

Photo courtesy of Clifford L Clark, nephew.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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