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Charles Anker

Charles Anker

Navy and Marine Corps Medal Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Chief Motor Machinist's Mate
Service Number 223 25 03
Birth Date September 17, 1917
From St. Petersburg, Florida
Decorations Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Lagarto (SS-371)
Loss Date May 4, 1945
Location Off Malay coast near the Gulf of Siam
Circumstances Sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks Charles was born in Oyster Bay, New York.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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