Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number	295 30 55
Birth Date	September 2, 1914
From	Norfolk, Virginia
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Herring (SS-233)
Loss Date	June 1, 1944
Location	Near Point Tagan, Matsuwa Island, Kuriles
Circumstances	Sunk by gunfire from shore batteries
Remarks	Rex was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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