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Vernon Clair McLane

Vernon Clair McLane (left) with brother Victor
Vernon Clair McLane (left) with brother Victor

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number 886 24 13
Birth Date March 15, 1917
From Happy Camp, California
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Flier (SS-250)
Loss Date August 13, 1944
Location In Balabac Strait near Mantangule Island
Circumstances Sunk by a mine
Remarks Vernon was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  Some sources
list his birth date as March 15, 1915.

Photo and information courtesy of Judi McLane.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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