McCord, Donald James, MM1

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Last Primary NEC
MM-3355-Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant - Mechanical
Last Rating/NEC Group
Machinists Mate
Primary Unit
1962-1963, USS Thresher (SSN-593)
Service Years
1947 - 1963
MM-Machinists Mate

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Home State
Indiana
Indiana
Year of Birth
1930
 
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Contact Info
Last Address
Portsmouth, NH
Date of Passing
Apr 10, 1963
 

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 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

Was a crewmember of USS THRESHER (SSN-593)

Most likely cause of the sinking was a failure in either a pipe, a pipe valve, or a hull weld, causing flooding near the engine room

   
Other Comments:

Lost onboard USS THRESHER (SSN-593)


   


Training Exercise - NUSUBEX 2-62
From Month/Year
March / 1962
To Month/Year
March / 1962

Description
NUSUBEX 2-62 (an exercise designed to improve the tactical capabilities of nuclear submarines) and in antisubmarine warfare training with Task Group ALPHA.
   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
March / 1962
To Month/Year
March / 1962
 
Last Updated:
Mar 16, 2020
   
Personal Memories

Memories
In March, the submarine participated in NUSUBEX 2-62 (an exercise designed to improve the tactical capabilities of nuclear submarines) and in antisubmarine warfare training with Task Group ALPHA

   
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
No Available Photos

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