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Oakley, Thomas Benjamin Jr.

Date of birth:
February 27th, 1912 (Los Angeles/California, United States)
Date of death:
November 8th, 1944 (South China Sea)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Service Number 0-073499, commanding officer of USS Growler (SS-215). Probably sunk by depth charge attack

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
USS Growler (SS-215)
Navy Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
USS Growler (SS-215)
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commander
Unit:
USS Growler (SS-215)
Purple Heart

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