Rank/Rate	Chief Torpedoman's Mate
Service Number	662 16 81
Birth Date	January 31, 1916
From	Independence, Missouri
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Trigger (SS-237)
Loss Date	March 28, 1945
Location	In area 32° 16'N to 30° 40'N by 132° 05'E to 127° 50'E
Circumstances	Probably sunk by air and surface attack
Remarks	John was born in Mapleton, Kansas.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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