Name: John HOOGERWERF Jr.
Rank / Rating: F1-Fireman First Class
Service #: 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
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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.