Rank/Rate	Fireman, First Class
Service Number	841 55 10
Birth Date	June 11, 1924
From	Victoria, Texas
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	Donald was born in Cuero, Texas.

Photo courtesy of Jimilyn Butt, niece. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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