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USS Indianapolis CA-35

Lost At Sea

Earl Rankin JOHNSTON
Name: Earl Rankin JOHNSTON
Project 888 Rank / Rating: BM2-Boatswain's Mate Second Class
Service #: 670 20 87
DOB: Jan 05, 1919
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Went Aboard: Apr 13, 1942
Age When Ship Went Down: 26 years, 6 months, 25 days
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Bio Submitted By: Elaine Venable (Sister)

Earl Rankin JOHNSTON, BM2-Boatswain

JOHNSTON, Earl R
Earl was born January 5, 1919. He attended school in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he was raised. He is the second child oflrma Faye Richey. He had an older sister, Alma Faye. He had a younger brother, Robert E Richey, and a younger sister, Gloria Ann Richey. While in high school, he was a member of the marching band.
More information needed about Robert. Source: Date first aboard ship as record in the ship muster rolls.

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