JOHN WILLIAM SNIPES JR.
Deceased 08/24/1944
Rate/Rank
MOMM1 (SS)
Service Branch
USN 00/0000 - 8/1944
Speciality
SUBMARINE SERVICE Born
05/06/1920ASHEVILLE, NC
KILLED IN ACTION - USS HARDER SS-257, SUNK BY DEPTH CHARGES OFF DASOL BAY, P.I. 08/24/1944
SIGNIFICANT DUTY STATIONS
USS HARDER SS-257
SIGNIFICANT AWARDS
BRONZE STAR MEDAL
PURPLE HEART
NAVY PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION
NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL
ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL