USS Indianapolis CA-35
Lost At Sea

John HOOGERWERF Jr.
Name: John HOOGERWERF Jr.
Lost at Sea John HOOGERWERF Rank / Rating: F1-Fireman First Class
Service #: 952 85 48
DOB: Feb 23, 1918
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hoogerwerf, Sr.
Went Aboard: Jun 25, 1945
Age When Ship Went Down: 27 years, 5 months, 7 days
Spouse: Claire Bengelink Hoogerwerf
Children:
Grandchildren:
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Date Posted: May 02, 2026

Lost at Sea John HOOGERWERF
HOOGERWERF, John Jr.
Front of Draft Card for LAS John HOOGERWERF
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Lost at Sea John HOOGERWERFFireman First Class John Hoogerwerf, Jr. was born in 1918 to parents John P. and Claire (Bengelink) Hoogerwerf, Sr. His parents had ten (10) children. John, Jr. had 5 brothers: Joseph, Harold, Anthony Richmond and Donald. He had 4 sisters: his twin, Dorothy and three additional; Mrs. Florence Carroll, Mrs. Margie Carroll and Mrs. Gertrude Riekse. Prior to joining the U.S. Navy, John was employed by the American Seating Company. He was a member of Bethany Reformed Church.
Source Credits
The Grand Rapids Press (MI), Wed, July 30, 1947, p. 29. In Memorium
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