Wuertele, Elmer Christian
First Name
Elmer
Middle Name
Christian
Last Name
Wuertele
Serial Number
6186832
Service Branch
Naval Reserve
Highest Rank
Seaman 1c
War or Action
World War II
Place Of Birth
Denver, Colorado
County
Denver
Biography

Elmer graduated from North High School in the late 30s. He played baseball in school. He lived at 3319 Julian Street with his parents Fred and Frieda Wuertele. I believe he was born in Denver but may have been St. Joseph MO. He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Place Of Burial
Aboard USS Herring (SS 233), , Kurlies Islands
Place Of Death
Aboard USS Herring (SS 233), Kurlies Islands
Circumstances
Shore Battery All Hands Lost.
Row Number
2
Column Number
4
Panel Number
10

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