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John Archibald Darby

John Archibald Darby

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number 268 36 63
Birth Date April 30, 1922
From Basile, Louisiana
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 John was born on the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  His birth date is listed as April 30, 1919, in some sources.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.  Additional information courtesy of Allison Darby, niece.

 

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