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Willis Woodrow Porter

Willis Woodrow Porter

 Purple Heart

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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