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John William Winter

 John William Winter (left)
John William Winter (left), with friend Steve Savory

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Torpedoman's Mate, Second Class
Service Number 223 42 76
Birth Date October 28, 1919
From Roselle, New Jersey
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Cisco (SS-290)
Loss Date September 28, 1943
Location In the Sulu Sea west of Mindanao, Philippine Islands
Circumstances Probably sunk by air and surface attack
Remarks John was born in New York, New York.

Photo and information courtesy of Rosalie Winter Hellenbrecht, niece.  Additional information courtesy of Edward Capate and Paul W. Wittmer.  If anyone would like to get in touch with John's friend, Stephen G. Savory, please contact us.

 

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