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Ray Marshall
Eternal Patrol
OBITUARY
Raymond E. Marshall
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Perch Base Holland Club and Life Member Ray Marshall, departed on Eternal Patrol on September 10, 2021. Our condolences to his
Daughter Marion, Son-in-Law Ron and the rest of the family.
ENC(SS) Raymond Marshall, a WW2 veteran who made 12 war patrols on two different boats, was 101 years old.
Ray joined the Navy in January 1939 and retired as a Chief Engineman in 1959. His first assignment was on the destroyer USS Mahan (DD‑364) from 1939 to 1940, but then was assigned to the Submarine Service in 1940. He qualified in submarines in 1941 on the USS Porpoise (SS‑172). Ray made 12 war patrols during WW2 on two different boats. He served for six war patrols on the Porpoise, leaving as a Motor Machinist Mate First Class, then six more war patrols on the USS Guavina (SS‑362) where he became a Chief Motor Machinist Mate.
Ray Marshall's Primary USSVI base was New Jersey North, where he was the COB from 2000 to 2011, and declared "COB Emeritus" in 2012.
Ray was also a member of the Submarine Veterans of World War II (SVWWII).
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Ray Marshall's qual boat, the USS Porpoise (SS‑172). Ray rode this boat on 6 war patrols while assigned between 1940 to 1943.
Japanese Naval Radio Station on Enubuj Island, Kwajelein Atoll, Marshall Islands. The two tripod radio masts are estimated to be 120’-150’ high and 250’ apart. Taken thru the periscope of Porpoise (SS‑172). Photographed 10 May 1943 while Ray was on board.
The USS Guavina (SS‑362). Ray rode this boat on 6 war patrols while assigned between 1943 to 1947.
Ray also served on the following other submarines:
USS Brill (SS‑330)
USS Sealion (SSP‑315)
USS Wahoo (SS‑565)
USS Bergall (SS‑320)
USS Blenny (SS‑324)
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USS Brill (SS‑330) 1947.
USS Sealion (SSP‑315) 1951-52. Rating changed from Chief Motor Machinist Mate to Chief Engineman. The SSP designation is "Submarine, Transport".
USS Wahoo (SS‑565) 1952.
USS Bergall (SS‑320) 1952-1956.
USS Blenny (SS‑324) 1957-59. Ray served as COB (Chief of the Boat.)
An autobiography from Ray Marshall, originally published in the USSVWWII NJ Gudgeon Chapter "Surface!" Newsletter of April/May 2008.
Memorial services have not yet been announced.
SAILOR, REST YOUR OAR! YOUR WATCH HAS ENDED.
Your Brothers of the 'Phin Have the Watch.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.
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