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Charles William London

Charles William London

Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Fireman, First Class
Service Number 863 54 15
Birth Date September 21, 1923
From Indianapolis, Indiana
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date October 25, 1944
Location North end of Formosa Strait
Circumstances Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks Charles was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Photo courtesy of Keith Charles Lyell, son of Charles' best friend.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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