Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	271 90 28
Birth Date	December 30, 1908
From	Ellisville, Mississippi
Decorations	Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Submarine	USS S-38 (SS-143)
Loss Date	October 23, 1942
Location	Taken prisoner when Corregidor fell
Circumstances	Died of injuries in Bilibid POW Hospital, Philippine Islands
Remarks	Earl was also entitled to wear: Good Conduct Medal American Defense Service Medal Asian Pacific Campaign Medal American Campaign Medal He may have been serving on USS Canopus (AS-9) when he was captured.

Photo and information courtesy of Richard Odom, nephew.  Additional information courtesy of Earl Harbin, son.

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