Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Duncan, Oklahoma
Honored By
Patrick Mahon Reilly
Relationship
Cousin
HE WAS KILLED WHILE SERVING ABOARD THE USS SHARK SS-314 ON OCTOBER 24, 1944 IN THE LUZON STRAIT. THE SUBMARINE WAS SUNK WITH ALL HANDS ON BOARD WHILE TRYING TO RESCUE AMERICAN PRISONERS OF WAR. THE 1,800 PRISONERS OF WAR WERE ABOARD A JAPANESE FREIGHTER.