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Home State
Arizona | |
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Year of Birth
1925 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
Sheila Rae Myers, HM3
to remember
Adams, William Henry, S1c.
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Casualty Info
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Home Town
Yuma, AZ |
Last Address
Los Angeles, CA
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Casualty Date
Feb 04, 1945 |
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Cause
Hostile-Body Not Recovered |
Reason
Other Explosive Device |
Location
Pacific Ocean |
Conflict
World War II |
Location of Interment
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial - Manila, Philippines |
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Last Known Activity
USS Barbel (SS-316) began her fourth and last war patrol 5 January 1945. On 3 February she reported being attacked by enemy aircraft, and no word was heard from her after that date. Captured Japanese records report of the sinking of an American Submarine on 4 February, which was most likely Barbel, she was officially reported lost 16 February 1945. Seaman 1st Class Adams was officially declared dead 19 February 1946.
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Comments/Citation
Service number: 5650053
Submarine war patrols: USS Barbel (SS-316) - 1st through 4th
The information contained in this profile was compiled from various internet sources.
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Join Year
2018
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Last Updated: Jul 21, 2018 |
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