Jens W. Harter

Seaman Second Class Jens W Harter's name on Tablet of the Missing memorial photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Williams

Date of Loss:

Recovered:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Seaman 2nd Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    USS Preston
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Engagements/Battles:
    Battle of Guadalcanal
    Engagement:
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in Action, 15 Nov 1942, while serving aboard the USS Preston, DD-379. The Preston was sunk by Japanese surface ships during the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Biography:

born Williston, NDak 22 Oct 24; resident Williams County, NDak; entered US Navy Portland, Ore 24 Jun 42; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 16 Nov 43 Pacific Area; remains not recovered; memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing in the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.