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William Burton Gay

William Burton Gay

Purple HeartPrisoner of War Medal

Rank/Rate Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number 258 03 81
Birth Date September 11, 1914
From Gwynn, Virginia
Decorations Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Ship USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death July 16, 1942
Location Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp, Philippine Islands
Circumstances *
Remarks Some sources list his date of death as April 16, 1942.

*Information needed.  Photo courtesy of Bill Wheeler.

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