Elvis Nelson Spotts was a "Wiper" on board the SS Cape Isabel delivering supplies to Tarawa after the battle. On 22 February 1944, Elvis Spotts was killed by accidental electrocution while performing maintenance activities on board the transport ship. While at the Department of Defense (DoD) in 2011/2012, Chief Rick Stone prepared reports on all of the Tarawa MIA's. Researchers from the Chief Rick Stone and Family Charitable Foundation, using advanced investigative techniques and technologies not available at DoD or to the government contractors paid to recover remains, continued to research Wiper Spotts' case. In 2013, the Foundation determined that Elvis Spotts remained buried on Tarawa in Cemetery 33, Plot 13, Row 3, Grave Number 16. Merchant Marine Spotts was recovered from the site indicated by Foundation research in 2017 and his identification was officially announced by DoD on 24 October 2018.
Elvis Nelson Spotts was a "Wiper" on board the SS Cape Isabel delivering supplies to Tarawa after the battle. On 22 February 1944, Elvis Spotts was killed by accidental electrocution while performing maintenance activities on board the transport ship. While at the Department of Defense (DoD) in 2011/2012, Chief Rick Stone prepared reports on all of the Tarawa MIA's. Researchers from the Chief Rick Stone and Family Charitable Foundation, using advanced investigative techniques and technologies not available at DoD or to the government contractors paid to recover remains, continued to research Wiper Spotts' case. In 2013, the Foundation determined that Elvis Spotts remained buried on Tarawa in Cemetery 33, Plot 13, Row 3, Grave Number 16. Merchant Marine Spotts was recovered from the site indicated by Foundation research in 2017 and his identification was officially announced by DoD on 24 October 2018.
Inscription
Should be on MIA Memorial but is not due to his service with Merchant Marine and not armed forces.
Gravesite Details
Elvis Nelson Spotts was a "Wiper" on board the SS Cape Isabel delivering supplies to Tarawa after the battle. If you are a family member, feel free to contact our charitable foundation for more information-www.ChiefRickStone.com
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