J. F. Fields

Seaman First Class

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Fred Fields, M.Stucke, and Robert Symes

Fred was the last man rescued from the ocean after the 3 May 1945 battle.  He was at battle station on mounts 25 and 27.  He was blown overboard by an explosion as he went to help pass up ammunition.  This occured between the 3rd and 4th kamikaze.

The snapshots of the damage displayed on Ship Photos were taken by him.  How he managed to have a camera is a mystery.