Mark M. Houtkooper

Machinist's Mate Third Class Mark M Houtkooper grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

Lisbon, ND


County:
Ransom

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Machinist's Mate Third Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    United States Navy
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status. One of 28 crew killed when the minesweeper, USS Palmer, blew up in Lingayen Gulf, Philippines, after it was struck by a Japanese dive bomber.

Biography:

Memorialized at Oakwood Cemetery in Lisbon, ND.