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James Benjamin Barker, Jr.

James Benjamin Barker, Jr.

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Gunner's Mate, Third Class
Service Number 360 38 63
Birth Date November 18, 1921
From San Antonio, Texas
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Trout (SS-202)
Loss Date February 29, 1944
Location 22° 40'N x131°45' E in Philippines Basin
Circumstances Probably sunk by depth charge attack
Remarks James was born in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Photo courtesy of Marilyn Barker Heaner, sister. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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