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EM2c James Shirley Alexander
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EM2c James Shirley Alexander

Birth
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death
1 Feb 1944 (aged 24)
At Sea
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Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines Add to Map
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Electrician's Mate Second Class Alexander was the son of Shirley and Bessie May Alexander. He was killed in action, along with all hands, onboard the American submarine USS Scorpion (SS-278), between January and March, 1944. Assumed to be the victim of a mine, the USS Scorpion was declared lost on 6 March 1944.
Electrician's Mate Second Class Alexander was the son of Shirley and Bessie May Alexander. He was killed in action, along with all hands, onboard the American submarine USS Scorpion (SS-278), between January and March, 1944. Assumed to be the victim of a mine, the USS Scorpion was declared lost on 6 March 1944.

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Entered the service from Michigan.

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  • Maintained by: Eric Ackerman
  • Originally Created by: Don J
  • Added: Jul 29, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55593848/james_shirley-alexander: accessed ), memorial page for EM2c James Shirley Alexander (10 Aug 1919–1 Feb 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 55593848, citing Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines; Maintained by Eric Ackerman (contributor 48445240).