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USS Indianapolis CA-35

Lost At Sea

Paul James GOTTMANN
Name: Paul James GOTTMANN
Project 888 Rank / Rating: S2-Seaman Second Class
Service #: 948 43 43
DOB: Nov 28, 1925
From: Cincinnati, OH
Parents: Mrs. Lena Gottmann
Went Aboard: May 07, 1944
Age When Ship Went Down: 19 years, 8 months, 2 days
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Bio Submitted By: Carl Fahnestock (Admin)

Paul James GOTTMANN, S2-Seaman Second Class

GOTTMANN, Paul J
Project 888Seaman Second Class Paul Gottmann, son of Mrs. Lena Gottmann joined the Navy with his first cousin (Ralph Priestle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Priestle) in February 1944. The two men remained together until the end. Paul attended Vocational High School before joining the Navy. In addition to his mother, Paul was survived by seven siblings: Private First Class Elmer - in England Corporal Earl - in Pacific Seaman First Class Raymond - in Pacific Jule - living at home Donald - living at home Agnes - living at home Vera - living at home See below to review a Cincinnati Enquirer Newspaper Article ("Eight Seamen Declared Dead; With Crew Of Indianapolis; Fate of Ninth Undisclosed"). The article provides information about Paul, Ralph and seven additional men who were all from Hamilton County and Lost at Sea with the sinking of USS Indianapolis CA-35 on July 30, 1945. Albert Koegler William Koegler Ralph A. Priestle Edward G. Halloran Paul J. Mauntel Joseph W. Long Jerome C. Neuman Ralph J. Helscher

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