Fred A. Tarbox

Rank/Rate	Electrician's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	256 39 33
Birth Date	July 20, 1924
From	Brandywine, Maryland
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Swordfish (SS-193)
Loss Date	January 12, 1945
Location	Near Yaku Island off Kyushu, Japan
Circumstances	Lost at sea, cause unknown
Remarks	Fred was born in Lanham, Maryland.  He served aboard USS Archer-Fish (SS-311) for two patrols prior to being transferred to Swordfish.

Photo and information courtesy of Ken Henry.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

Home   Presentation   WWII   Pre-WWII   Post-WWII     Sources  

Related Links   Privacy   Contact Us

Tarbox, Fred A.