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Austin, Samuel, GM2c.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Brown Township, IA
Last Address Marion, IA
Casualty Date Jul 06, 1943
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:
GM2 Austin was stationed aboard the USS Helena (CL-50) when it was sunk on July 6, 1943. His body was not recovered and he was later declared dead.
