Fred Rathert
Era | WWII |
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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.