Fred Rathert

Fred Rathert
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Petty Officer Second Class
Wall D
Wall Side 1
Row 7
Plaque Number 51

Motor Machinist's Mate Second Class

USS Porter DD-356
USS Rigel AR-11
USS Kraken SS-370

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Combat Action, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/3 Stars, World War II Victory

Fred was aboard the USS Porter DD-356 when she was sunk by enemy fire. Later joining the USS Kraken SS-370 on the original commissioning crew, he participated in three war patrols.

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