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Casualty Info
Home Town Pittsburgh, PA
Last Address Pittsburgh, PA
Casualty Date Aug 24, 1944
Cause KIA-Body Not Recovered
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Pacific Ocean
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Manila American Cemetery - Taguig City, Philippines
Wall/Plot Coordinates (cenotaph)
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
The USS Harder (SS-257) began her 6th War Patrol on August 5th, 1944 and formed a "wolfpack" with four other submarines. She sank two merchant ships before her final attack on August 24th. While the USS Hake escaped sinking, a depth charge attack sunk the USS Harder with all hands. Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class Jones was listed as Missing in Action and later declared dead 2 October 1945.
Comments/Citation:
Service number: 6534908
Submarine war patrols:
USS Harder (SS-257) - 4th through 6th
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