AMM1/c William Adler Josen

Born: 10 February 1913 - Chicago, Illinois

Parents: William A. & Laurel Josen

Siblings: 1 sister

Home:

    - 803 West Boulevard, Maywood, Illinois

Education:

    - Proviso Township High School

        - Class of 1932

Wife: Maben Chapman-Josen

Children: 1 son

Enlisted:

    - 1941

Serial Number: 03367610

Training: 

    - San Diego Naval Training Center

Rank: Aviation Machinist Mate First Class

    - trained as a machine gunner

Ship: U.S.S. Yorktown

Engagements:

    - Air Raid - Tulagi Harbor - Solomon Islands

    - Battle of the Coral Sea

Killed in Action:

    - 8 May 1942

Memorial: 

    - Tablets of the Missing - American Military Cemetery, Manila, Philippine Islands

Medals:

    - Purple Heart

Note: William was living at 656 A Avenue, Coronada, California when he joined the Navy.

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