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David N Swartwood, Flint Michigan died 1942/1943

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David N Swartwood, Flint Michigan died 1942/1943

rrrstar  (View posts) Posted: 31 Jul 2006 7:41AM GMT
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Surnames: Swartwood
I'm looking for relations of David Nathaniel Swartwood. He was a sailor during WWII and listed his hometown as Flint, Michigan. He also entered service from MI. He was aboard the sub the USS Grunion when she disappeared on it's maiden voyage in the Aleutians. It was last heard from in July 1942. the families weren't notified for about 2 months (for my own ancestor on the sub it came out in the papers on Sept 30 and Oct 1, 1942). Apparently they weren't declared dead until Aug 2, 1943. 70 men died on the submarine and nothing was ever known of it's possible fate until recently. Now a search will soon be underway to find it by the sons of the commander. I heard from them 2 weeks ago and have joined the search underway to see if I can find others related to the sailors who died as I think it is exciting! I would also appreciate any leads on relatives of this man.
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rrrstar 31 Jul 2006 7:41AM GMT 
Kathy Hastings-Hoeldke 18 Aug 2006 2:36PM GMT 
rrrstar 18 Aug 2006 3:09PM GMT 
Kathy Hastings Hoeldke 24 Sep 2006 4:14PM GMT 
jacshirk 11 Sep 2007 5:27PM GMT 
Kathy Hastings Hoeldke 24 Sep 2006 6:37PM GMT 
   

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