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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Hermas Conrad Baker

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Lagrange, Indiana

Honored By

A. Hathaway

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE ONBOARD THE SUBMARINE USS GROWLER SS-215. THE USS GROWLER WAS LOST AT SEA ON 11-8-1943 IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA. THE ENTIRE CREW WAS LOST FROM AN APPARENT DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK. HE WAS DECLARED DEAD ON 11-8-1945 AND REMAINS MISSING IN ACTION/BURIED AT SEA. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.