Rank/Rate	Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number	355 96 51
Birth Date	November 24, 1916
From	Worden, Montana
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Shark (SS-314)
Loss Date	October 24, 1944
Location	Between Hainan and Bashi Channel
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Willis was born in Worden, Montana.

Photo and information courtesy of Mildred Porter Maddelien, sister, and John Guiler.
 

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