Rank/Rate	Ensign
Service Number	O-261863
Birth Date	May 16, 1923
From	Brockton, Massachusetts
Decorations	Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Submarine	USS Robalo (SS-273)
Loss Date	July 26, 1944 (actual date of death is unknown)
Location	Off the east coast of Balabac Island, PI
Circumstances	Sunk by a mine
Remarks	Samuel was born in Boston, Massachusetts.  He survived the sinking of his vessel, but died in captivity.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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