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Bole, John Archibald, Jr.

Date of birth:
March 28th, 1906 (New London/Connecticut, United States)
Date of death:
February 16th, 1943 (Off Rabaul, Pacific)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Service Number 0-062013. Commanding Offcier of the USS Amberjack (SS-219). Probably sunk by depth charge attack.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
Unit:
USS Amberjack (SS-219)
Navy Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Commander
Unit:
USS Amberjack (SS-219)
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Commander
Unit:
USS Amberjack (SS-219)
Purple Heart

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