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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John George Rakyta

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.

Relationship

Shipmates

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SEAMAN FIRST CLASS KILLED IN ACTION WITH ALL HANDS ONBOARD USS AMBERJACK (SS 219). DECORATIONS: PURPLE HEART. USS AMBERJACK WAS SUNK BY JAPANESE AERIAL BOMBS AND SURFACE CRAFT ON 16 FEBRUARY 1943 AND WENT DOWN WITH 74 OFFICERS AND MEN.