Rank/Rate	Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number	328 15 11
Birth Date	November 23, 1902
From	Brainerd, Minnesota
Decorations	Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Ship	USS Pigeon (ASR-6)
Date of Death	November 17, 1942
Location	Prisoner of War Camp, Mukden, China
Circumstances	Died of Diarrhea, Beriberi, Pellagra, and Bronchitis
Remarks	Fred's Middle name is spelled "Ervin" in some sources.

Photo courtesy of Robert A. Branchaud, brother.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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