Project 888
Name: John HOOGERWERF Jr.
Rank / Rating: F1-Fireman First ClassService #: 952 85 48 DOB: 1918 From: Grand Rapids, MI Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hoogerwerf, Sr. Went Aboard: Jun 25, 1945 Age When Ship Went Down: 27 Spouse: Claire Bengelink Hoogerwerf Children: Grandchildren: Bio Submitted By: Admin Date Posted: |
 HOOGERWERF, John Jr. |
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 Fireman First Class John Hoogerwerf, Jr. was born in 1918 to parents John P. and Claire (Bengelink) Hoogerwerf, Sr. His parents had ten (10) children.
John, Jr. had 5 brothers: Joseph, Harold, Anthony Richmond and Donald. He had 4 sisters: his twin, Dorothy and three additional; Mrs. Florence Carroll, Mrs. Margie Carroll and Mrs. Gertrude Riekse.
Prior to joining the U.S. Navy, John was employed by the American Seating Company.
He was a member of Bethany Reformed Church.
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