Having actually gone "Missing" on the above date, he was not officially declared by the military as being dead until October 14, 1944, 1 year and 1 day after he went missing as was the custom.

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Wilfred served as a Torpedoman's Mate, Second Class, U.S.S. Bristol (DD-453), U.S. Navy during World War II.

He resided in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire prior to the war.

The Bristol, while escorting a convoy to Oran, Algeria, was struck on the port side at the forward engine room by a single torpedo from U-boat U-371 commanded by Waldemar Mehl. The Bristol was broken in half by the single explosion and sank. The Bristol suffered the loss of 52 of her crew.

Wilfred was declared "Missing In Action" in this attack.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Son of Lydia Dubois.

Service # 6069713

The Bristol received three battle stars for her World War II service.

Bio by: Russ Pickett

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Having actually gone "Missing" on the above date, he was not officially declared by the military as being dead until October 14, 1944, 1 year and 1 day after he went missing as was the custom.

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Wilfred served as a Torpedoman's Mate, Second Class, U.S.S. Bristol (DD-453), U.S. Navy during World War II.

He resided in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire prior to the war.

The Bristol, while escorting a convoy to Oran, Algeria, was struck on the port side at the forward engine room by a single torpedo from U-boat U-371 commanded by Waldemar Mehl. The Bristol was broken in half by the single explosion and sank. The Bristol suffered the loss of 52 of her crew.

Wilfred was declared "Missing In Action" in this attack.

He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Son of Lydia Dubois.

Service # 6069713

The Bristol received three battle stars for her World War II service.

Bio by: Russ Pickett

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