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John George Rakyta

John George Rakyta

Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Seaman, First Class
Service Number 300 70 27
Birth Date April 4, 1924
From Chicago, Illinois
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Amberjack (SS-219)
Loss Date February 16, 1943
Location Off Rabaul
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
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Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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