Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	274 23 10
Birth Date	April 4, 1917
From	Spring Hill, Alabama
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	Edgar was born in McLain, Mississippi.

Photo courtesy of Linda A. Read, niece.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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