Wiersma, Elmer John
Navy Motor Machinist’s Mate 3rd class

Elmer John Wiersma, age 22, from Whatcom County Lynden, Washington .

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John Wiersma

Service era: World War II

Date of death: Monday, August 6, 1945
Death details: Killed aboard USS Bullhead SS-332 when it was sunk by air attack near the Lombok Strait.

Source: National Archives, On Eternal Patrol, Sioux Center News (1945)