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Sidney William Jones

Sidney William Jones

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Rank/Rate Chief Quartermaster
Service Number 204 45 00
Birth Date October 27, 1914
From Santa Monica, California
Decorations Silver Star with Gold Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date October 25, 1944
Location Formosa Strait near Turnabout Island
Circumstances Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks Sidney was born in Brewer, Maine.  Jones Hall on the US Naval Submarine Base, San Diego, California, was named in his honor.

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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