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William Henry
Welsh
Rank/Rate |
Seaman, First Class |
Service Number |
668 97 28 |
Birth Date |
October 3, 1922 |
From |
St. Louis, Missouri |
Decorations |
Purple Heart |
Submarine |
USS Sculpin (SS-191) |
Loss Date |
November 19, 1943 |
Location |
North of Oroluk Island near Truk |
Circumstances |
Sunk
by Japanese destroyer |
Remarks |
William was born in Hogan, Missouri. He was
wounded by gunfire before the boat sank, and was captured and
killed by the Japanese.Please note
that most sources mistakenly spell the island's name "Groluk." |
Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.
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