Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number	262 59 09
Birth Date	August 25, 1921
From	Heron Lake, Minnesota
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Trigger (SS-237)
Loss Date	March 28, 1945
Location	In area 32° 16'N to 30° 40'N by 132° 05'E to 127° 50'E
Circumstances	Probably sunk by air and surface attack
Remarks	Ralph was born in Spencer County, North Carolina.

Photo and information courtesy of Dennis Gade, son.  Additional information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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  Hambright, Ralph Erskine, Jr.