Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	808 72 09
Birth Date	January 15, 1923
From	South Ozone Park, New York
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Growler (SS-215)
Loss Date	November 8, 1944
Location	South China Sea
Circumstances	Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks	Charles was born in Oakdale, Connecticut.

Photo on left courtesy of Lynn Hendy. Photo on right and information courtesy of William Hagendorn.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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