James M. Scribner
James M. Scribner (1920 – 1941) was a United States Navy sailor killed in action during World War II who received a posthumous Air Medal.
James M. Scribner | |
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| Born | June 25, 1920 Stevens Point, Wisconsin |
| Died | December 27, 1941 Jolo Island, in the Philippine Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1940–1941 |
| Rank | Radioman Third Class |
| Unit | Patrol Squadron 101 |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of the Philippines (1941-42) |
| Awards | Air Medal |
Biography
James M. Scribner was born at Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on 25 June 1920. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940.
Assigned to Patrol Squadron 101, Radioman Third Class Scribner was killed in action during an attack on Imperial Japanese Navy forces and shore installations on Jolo Island in the Philippine Islands on 26 December 1941.
Awards
Radioman Third Class Scribner received the Air Medal for his actions in the Philippines.
Namesake
The U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS Scribner (DE-689) was named for Radioman Third Class Scribner. During construction she was converted into the high-speed transport USS Scribner (APD-122), and was in commission as such from 1944 to 1946.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.