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He had enlisted in the Navy. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Occupation or specialty was Electrician's Mate Second Class. Service number was 2239692. Served with USS Cisco (SS-290).
Briggs was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on September 28, 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Missing in action, Lost at sea, Probably sunk by air and surface attack". Incident location: Sulu Sea west of Mindanao, Philippine Islands.
Frederick Merritt Briggs is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Lived in Bergenfield, New Jersey, prior to joining the Navy |
