Rank/Rate	Chief Torpedoman’s Mate
Service Number	380 63 06
Birth Date	December 3, 1909
From	Rosemead, California
Decorations	Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date	October 25, 1944
Location	North end of Formosa Strait
Circumstances	Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks	William was born in Los Angeles, California. His birth date is listed as December 3, 1908 in some sources.

Photo courtesy of Jack Jones, MSgt (ret), USAF, grandnephew.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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