James Raley [1]
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
Awards:
Purple heart, Submarine Combat Insignia
Biographical Notes:
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Date of Birth:
1/15/1926
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: 5-9-1944
Education Details:
Second Ward High School
Family Details:
Mrs. Dollie David Raley - 1514 S. Miller St., Charlotte, NC
Ann Lindsay
First Name:
James
KIA / MIA Place:
Yellow Sea
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Raley
Middle Name:
Arthur
Military Details:
Pearl Harbor, HI, Yellow Sea, Bonin Island
Military Rank:
Stewards Mate Second Class
Source:
newsprint, death index and family information obtained in 1992
Military Unit:
Submarine USS Escolar
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
10/17/1944