Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	612 68 01
Birth Date	September 13, 1919
From	Hamilton, Ohio
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Growler (SS-215)
Loss Date	November 8, 1944
Location	South China Sea
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Joel was born in London, Kentucky.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
 

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