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William Charles Helmbold, Jr.

Merchant Marine (Z 109935). American

Born   1917New York
Died  24 Sep 1942(25)

Roster information listed for William Charles Helmbold, Jr.


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
West ChetacSteam merchantRadio Operator24 Sep 1942 (+)U-175

Personal information

Son of William Charles and Rose Helmbold, of Woodside, NY. He had received a commendation for his actions during the sinking of the American freighter Lillian, which sank after a collision with the German freighter Wiegand in fog on 26 February 1939.

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