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William Branchen, Jr.

William Branchen, Jr.

Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Chief Gunner's Mate
Service Number 238 29 25
Birth Date June 9, 1907
From Endicott, New York
Decorations Purple Heart
Ship USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death May 6, 1942
Location Corregidor, Philippine Islands
Circumstances Killed in action
Remarks William was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Photo courtesy of Ed Dunscombe, George F Johnson Memorial Library, via Norm Rutan. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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