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Casualty Info
Home Town Agno, Pangasinan
Last Address 924 W First St Los Angeles, CA
Casualty Date Oct 03, 1944
Cause KIA-Body Not Recovered
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Pacific Ocean
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Manila American Cemetery and Memorial - Manila, Philippines
Wall/Plot Coordinates (cenotaph)
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
The USS Seawolf (SS-197) began her last war patrol on 21 September 1944. On 29 September, she reached Manus Island in northern Papua New Guinea and sailed the same day carrying stores and Army personnel to the east coast of Samar. The last contact from her was on 3 October 1944. On 28 December 1944, the Seawolf was announced overdue from patrol and presumed lost. While serving as the Chief Cook aboard the Seawolf, Petty Officer Rosete who entered service in the Philippines was listed as missing in action and later declared dead on 7 October 1945.
Comments/Citation:
Service number: 4975284
Meritorious Captain's Mast
"4-7-42 Commended at CAPTAIN'S MERITORIOUS MAST for meritorious conduct displayed on the occasions of U.S.S. SEAWOLF's engagements with Japanese forces on February 19, February 25, March 31 and April 1, 1942. Rosete's conduct during the resulting severe depth charging on each occasion was exemplary and in keeping with the highest traditions of the naval service."
[signed] F. B. WARDER, Lieut. Comdr., U.S.N., Comdg.
