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James Raley
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
Arthur
Last Name:
Raley
Date of Birth:
1/15/1926
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His submarine failed to return to Midway as scheduled from an offensive war patrol in Pacific waters that were heavily patroled by the enemy. It is likely that the vessel ran in to a Japanese mine line. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 18
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-20-1945
Personal Details
Education Details:
Second Ward High School
Biographical Notes:
WAYS broadcasting station
Family Details:
Mrs. Dollie David Raley - 1514 S. Miller St., Charlotte, NC
Ann Lindsay
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: 5-9-1944
Military Rank:
Stewards Mate Second Class
Military Unit:
Submarine USS Escolar
KIA Date:
NA
MIA Date:
10/17/1944
KIA / MIA Place:
Yellow Sea
Military Details:
Pearl Harbor, HI, Yellow Sea, Bonin Island
Awards:
Purple heart, Submarine Combat Insignia
Source:
newsprint, death index and family information obtained in 1992