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It is doubtful whether a report by the escorts of this convoy would help to decide this question. In the cases of USS Tullibee (SS-284) and USS Tang (SS-306), where survivors' statements leave little doubt that destruction was by their own torpedoes, the Japanese ships which picked up survivors claimed to have sunk the submarines themselves.
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Growler received eight battle stars for her service in World War II.
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Compiled by
1 Commander Submarine Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet
2 SUBNET from Dictionary of American Fighting Ships, Navy
Department and U.S. NAVAL SUBMARINE FORCE INFORMATION BOOK '95 -- J. Christley
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The USS Growler SS215 was one of many Gato Class Submarines that were built by the Electric Boat Company, Groton, CT.
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The following is from
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The United States Submarine Veterans Inc.
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Members on Final Patrol.
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I have one consolation that lives with me today.
That God is near to them, in his own special way.
So God in all Your mercy, keep near Thyself the soul,
Of every Submariner, still on his final patrol.
Lord, this departed shipmate with dolphins on his chest
is part of an outfit known as the best.
Make him welcome and take him by the hand.
You'll find without a doubt he was the best in all the land
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So, heavenly Father add his name to the roll
of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive
will always keep their memories alive.
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The Eternal Beacon of LIGHT
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