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Name: Jose Santos CRUZ Rank / Rating: CCK-Chief Cook Service #: 421 02 47 DOB: Nov 14, 1916 From: Guam Parents: Went Aboard: Jan 27, 1940 Age When Ship Went Down: 28 years, 8 months, 16 days Spouse: Children: Grandchildren: Bio Submitted By: Patricia Stephens (Admin) |
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Jose enlisted in the US Navy on May 2, 1938 at Naval Station, Guam, as shown on the USS Indianapolis muster rolls.
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| He went aboard Indy on Jan 27, 1940, from USS Louisville. His rate was CK1c (Chief Cook 1c). On Jan 1, 1945 his rate advanced to the highest possible - CCK (Chief Cook). This was an acting appointment and temporary as was common later in the war. He was granted a much deserved leave from Mar 7 to April 6, 1945 while Indianapolis was at Mare Island, Vallego, CA, in dry dock. Jose had served his country for seven years when, on May 2, 1945, he was Honorably Discharged. The following day, he reenlisted for six years! Jose continued to served on board Indy as the Chief Cook. He was lost at sea on 30 July, 1945, when Indianapolis was struck by two torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58. The ship sank in 12 minutes. Note: No records have been found to verify his date of birth. The date was taken from Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/271109617/jose_santos-cruz: accessed June 8, 2025), memorial page for CCKA Jose Santos Cruz (16 Nov 1916-30 Jul 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 271109617, citing Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines; Maintained by Grave Content. | |
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