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Casualty Info
Home Town Kittanning, PA
Last Address Kittanning, PA
Casualty Date Apr 18, 1944
Cause KIA-Body Not Recovered
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Pacific Ocean
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial - Honolulu, Hawaii
Wall/Plot Coordinates Court 2 (cenotaph)
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
The USS Gudgeon (SS-211) left on her 12th patrol 4 April 1944, checked in at Johnson Island on 7 April and was never heard from again. Her loss is a mystery. On 7 June 1944, she was officially declared lost and presumed lost. Motor Machinist's Mate First Class Sullivan was listed as Missing in Action and later declared dead 15 January 1946.
Comments/Citation:
Service number: 2343156
Submarine war patrols:
USS Triton (SS-201) - 4th
USS Gudgeon (SS-211) - 3rd through 12th
Presidential Unit Citation
For outstanding performance in combat during eight aggressive and brilliantly executed war patrols in enemy controlled waters since December 7, 1941. Fighting with remarkable prowess and daring, she achieved an illustrious combat record in the sinking of 19 Japanese ships, including one submarine, which totaled 133,957 tons, and in damaging three more ships totaling 13,944 tons. The superb efficiency and readiness for battle which enabled the Gudgeon to fulfill these vital missions reflects great credit upon her gallant officers and men and the United States Naval Service.
The information contained in this profile was compiled from various internet sources.
