Rank/Rate	Fireman, First Class
Service Number	376 13 99
Birth Date	December 19, 1920
From	Lawndale, California
Decorations	Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal
Submarine	USS Sculpin (SS-191)
Loss Date	November 19, 1943
Location	North of Oroluk Island near Truk
Circumstances	Sunk by Japanese destroyer
Remarks	Bill was born in Delano, California. His middle name is listed as "Clifton," and his rating as "Machinist's Mate, Third Class," in some sources. Bill survived the sinking of his boat, but was killed while being transported aboard Chuyo from Truk to Japan when it was sunk by USS Sailfish on December 4, 1943. Please note that most sources mistakenly spell the island's name"Groluk."

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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