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Machinists Mate, Second Class Vernon Melvin Deck
d.24 Oct 1944 Pacific Ocean
m. 8 Jun 1914
  1. Machinists Mate, Second Class Vernon Melvin Deck1918 - 1944
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Name Machinists Mate, Second Class Vernon Melvin Deck
Gender Male
Birth? 13 Jul 1918 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Residence[1] 1920 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Residence[2] 1940 Norfolk City, Norfolk County, Virginia, United States
Military? From 1940 to 24 Oct 1944 Pacific United States Navy Submarine Service, USS Canopus
Death? 24 Oct 1944 Pacific Ocean
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    1920 United States Federal Census
    name: Vernon Deck
    Age: 1
    Birth Year: abt 1919
    Birthplace: Michigan
    Home in 1920: Dayton Ward 3, Montgomery, Ohio
    Street: Alaska St
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Grandson
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Ohio
    Mother's Name: Mable Deck
    Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
    Occupation: None
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Susie Feldkamp 51
    Mable Deck 27
    Vernon Deck 1

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    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Vernon M Deck
    Age: 21
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Michigan
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Enlisted
    Home in 1940: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Dayton, Ohio
    Residence in 1935: Dayton Ohio
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Sheet Number: 46A
    Institution: Naval Operating Base
    Occupation: Seaman
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 42
    Income: 616
    Income Other Sources: No

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    World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
    Record Image Index-only record
    Name: Vernon M Deck
    Inducted From: Ohio
    Rank: Machinist's Mate Second Class
    Combat Organization: United States Navy
    Death Date: 24 Oct 1944
    Monument: Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines
    Last Known Status: Missing
    U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal

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    U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
    Name: Vernon Melvin Deck
    Mother: Mabel Boger
    Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (MT-WY)

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    World War II Prisoners of War, 1941-1946
    Record Image Index-only record
    Name: Vernon Melvin Deck
    Race: White
    Residence State: Ohio

    Report Date: 6 May 1942
    Latest Report Date: 24 Oct 1944

    Grade: Machinist`s mate, third class
    Service Branch: Navy
    Arm or Service: United States Navy
    Arm or Service Code: United States Navy
    Area Served: Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands
    Detaining Country: Japan
    Camp: Philippines Unstated Philippines 14-121
    Status: Executed, Died in Ship's Sinking or Result of Ship Sinking, Shot While Attempting Escape
    POW Transport Ship: October Sinking: Arisan Maru, 24 October 1944
    Report Source: Individual has been reported through sources considered official.

  6.   Dayton Daily News. (Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States)
    page Main 6, column 2, 8 Jul 1945.
  7.   Www.oneternalpatrol.com.

    Lost Submariners of World War II

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    1930 United States Federal Census
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    Name: Vernon M Boger
    [Vernon W Boger]
    Birth Year: abt 1919
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Michigan
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepson
    Home in 1930: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Map of Home: View Map
    Street address: Alaska Street
    Ward of City: Third
    Block: 302
    House Number in Cities or Towns: 203
    Dwelling Number: 98
    Family Number: 100
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Ohio
    Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Edgar E Boger 39
    Mabel Boger 38
    Vernon M Boger 11
    Raymond C Boger 8
    Genieve E Boger 5
    Susie Feldkamp 61