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Smothers, William Franklin

Date of birth:
1924 (Hartsville/South Carolina, United States)
Date of death:
February 14th, 1945 (Off Corregidor, Philippines)
Mentioned on:
American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Service number:
5758354
Nationality:
American

Biography

June 1st, 1944: Seaman 1st Class
September 1st, 1944: Ships Cook 3rd Class

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Ship’s Cook 3rd Class
Unit:
U.S.S. YMS-48, U.S. Navy

Posthumously awarded
Purple Heart

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