Rank/Rate	Pharmacist's Mate, First Class
Service Number	243 81 43
Birth Date	October 12, 1922
From	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Escolar (SS-294)
Loss Date	October 17, 1944
Location	East of 33° 44'N x 127° 33'E
Circumstances	Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks	Joseph was born in Heislerville, New Jersey.

Photo courtesy of Anthony Duda, nephew.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer. 

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  Bender, Joseph James, Jr.