USS Seawolf SS-197   | 
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Roll of Honor   | 
  
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In memory of those who lost their lives in  USS Seawolf SS-197 and remain on eternal patrol  | 
  
"Lest we not forget these heroes who fought and died for our freedom"   | 
  
Name  | 
    Rate  | 
    Notes  | 
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Almero, Emiliano A.  | 
    Technical Sergeant   | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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*  | 
    Asa, Marion L.  | 
    Lieutenant (j.g.)   | 
    USNR  | 
  
Astarita, John M.  | 
    Seaman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Balch, Lloyd R.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Ballard, Francis A.  | 
    Gunner's Mate 2nd Class  | 
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Bannister, Jack  | 
    Baker 3rd Class   | 
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Bargenquast, Arnold F.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class        | 
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Beck, William B.  | 
    Fireman 1st Class   | 
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Bekke, Gerald E.  | 
    Chief Radioman   | 
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Bennett, Robert J.  | 
    Seaman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Bergevin, Patrick K.  | 
    Seaman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Bolon, Dallas V.  | 
    Fireman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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***  | 
    Bontier, Albert M.  | 
    Commander  | 
    Commanding Officer   | 
  
Bueno, George B.  | 
    Sergeant  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Call, James B.  | 
    Radioman 2nd Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Carithers, James P.  | 
    Fireman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Carnegie, Robert J.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 3rd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Cash, Wilfred L.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Cendania, Amadeo C.  | 
    Technician 5th Grade  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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**  | 
    Chapman, Edward  | 
    Chief Motor Machinist's Mate  | 
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Coon, Norman D.  | 
    Radio Technician 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Copas, Chester M.  | 
    Yeoman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Cotton, Wayne H.  | 
    Ship's Cook 3rd Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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*  | 
    Cox, Robert L.  | 
    Lieutenant  | 
    USNR  | 
  
Cunnally, James P.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Devitt, Robert F.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class  | 
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Doane, Paul  | 
    Lieutenant  | 
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Ewing, John L.  | 
    Quartermaster 3rd Class  | 
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Fixler, Robert N.  | 
    Seaman 1st Class   | 
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Flynn, Kenneth J.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 1st Class  | 
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Francisco, Alberto C.  | 
    Staff Sergeant   | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Franco, Peter  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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George, Lloyd  | 
    Electrician's Mate 3rd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Grimes, James  | 
    Quartermaster 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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    Hadley, William T.  | 
    Pharmacist Mate 1st Class  | 
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Hammill, Charles H.  | 
    Staff Sergeant  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Harris, John G.  | 
    Fireman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Herbig, Robert P.  | 
    Sergeant  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Howard, Alfred H.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
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Huff, Roy E.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Ibea, Artemio I.  | 
    Staff Sergeant   | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Johnson, James E.  | 
    Radioman 2nd Class  | 
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Jurinic, Michael  | 
    Ship's Cook 1st Class   | 
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Kenney, Jack E.  | 
    Seaman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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(b)  | 
    Kopp, Howell S.  | 
    Captain  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
  
Krempa, Charles S.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class  | 
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Kuehn, Alfred E.  | 
    Quartermaster 1st Class  | 
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Lawson, Chester G.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Seaman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Likert, Gilbert R.  | 
    Boatswain's Mate 1st Class  | 
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Lynch, Carl D.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Malone, Dallas L.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Marston, Jr., George F.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
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Maus, Charles R.  | 
    Signalman 2nd Class  | 
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    McCoy, Walter G.  | 
    Chief Motor Machinist's Mate  | 
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Michael, Forrest S.  | 
    Radioman 3rd Class  | 
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    Miller, George F.  | 
    1st Lieutenant   | 
    U.S. Army   | 
  
Miller, Ralph Van Dorn   | 
    Lieutenant (j.g.)  | 
    USNR  | 
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Miller, Richard L.  | 
    Seaman 2nd Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Miller, Robert T.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Mills, Jr., Lannie T.  | 
    Fireman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Mitchell, Harold E.  | 
    Seaman 2nd Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Morris, Edward L.  | 
    Fire Controlman 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Morris, Joseph A.  | 
    Seaman 1st Class   | 
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Nazay, George Gi.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Naze, Donald J.  | 
    Chief Torpedoman's Mate  | 
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    Needham, George M.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
  
*  | 
    Nivison, Clinton L.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
  
(b)  | 
    O'brien, Jr., Edward F.  | 
    Lieutenant  | 
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Page, Albert F.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 2nd Class  | 
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Page, Leonard A.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class  | 
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Peralta, George D.  | 
    1st Lieutenant   | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Peterson, Elmer N.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Politylo, Wasil  | 
    Electrician's Mate 3rd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Pugose, Emil L.  | 
    Sergeant  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Ramos, Aquilino B.  | 
    Private 1st Class   | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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(a)  | 
    Reiland, Jr., William F.  | 
    Ensign  | 
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Rhoads, Guy B.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Riggle, Mahlon R.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
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Rimando, Juan F.  | 
    Private 1st Class   | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Rocaya, Saturnino  | 
    Steward 2nd Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Rodriguez, Ireneo R.  | 
    Sergeant  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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*  | 
    Rogers, Benjamin F.  | 
    Chief Radio Technician  | 
    USNR  | 
  
Rosete, Tomas  | 
    Chief Cook   | 
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Ruiz, Ruperto R.  | 
    Technician 5th Grade  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Sadler, John C.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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*  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Steinecker, Gerald A.  | 
    Fireman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Strausser, Clarence E.  | 
    Fireman 1st Class   | 
    USNR  | 
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Szendrey, Edward J.  | 
    Lieutenant (j.g.)  | 
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Tria, Antonio B.  | 
    Corporal  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
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Underhill, William H.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Van Andel, John  | 
    Ensign  | 
    USNR  | 
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Wall, Vernon P.  | 
    Motor Machinist's Mate 1st Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Warren, Thomas W.  | 
    Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Wiegenstein, Michael P.  | 
    Chief Motor Machinist's Mate  | 
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(c)  | 
    Wise, Braynard L.  | 
    Chief Warrant Officer  | 
    U.S. Army   | 
  
Wyatt, David B.  | 
    Seaman 1st Class   | 
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Young, Robert P.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 3rd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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Zuel, Edward A.  | 
    Electrician's Mate 2nd Class  | 
    USNR  | 
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*  | 
    Bronze Star   | 
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**  | 
    Bronze Star with Gold Star   | 
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***  | 
    Silver Star   | 
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(a)  | 
    Silver Star & Bronze Star with Gold Star         | 
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(b)  | 
    Silver Star & Bronze Star   | 
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(c)  | 
    Legion of Merit   | 
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Page published Jan. 31, 2007   |