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OBITUARY
William H. Monk, Jr., ETN2(SS)
William H. Monk, Jr., ETN2(SS)
William H. Monk Jr., 79, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born Jan. 5, 1944, in Dallas. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the
U.S. Navy, serving as a proud submariner. He belonged to many military groups. The Holland Club,
U.S.S Ethan Allen (SSBN-608), Perch Base, USSVI in Phoenix, AZ, P.C. Stryker Base, USSVI in San Antonio, Texas, and many more.
He loved his career in the Navy. Following his Naval career, he worked at General Dynamics in
Groton, Conn., then at Procter & Gamble in Mahoopany.
William had many hobbies, including woodworking, baking and gardening. He enjoyed spending time
with his family and taught his beloved granddaughter, Bri, how to bake. He loved to garden with
his daughter, Irene. William had many friends, and always lent a helping hand to his friends and
neighbors. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Florence L. and William H. Monk Sr.; wife, Mildred E. Monk;
and daughter, Katie Monk.
He is survived by his daughter, Irene L. Monk Walters; granddaughter, Brianna K. Boyle; sister,
Susan Nutche; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 18, at Porter Loring Mortuary West.
A memorial service will be held noon Monday, Dec. 18, at Porter Loring Mortuary West,
1710 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio, Texas.
You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com.
Arrangements are with Porter Loring Mortuary West, 1710 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio, Texas.
(Obituary details courtesy of Legacy.com)
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Bill's first boat (and qual boat) was the USS Sailfish (SS-572). Bill qualified in 1963 as a member of the deck division and then became a Sonarman, ETNSN(SS).
Bill's next assignment from 1964-1966 was USS Ethan Allen (SSBN‑608). He was promoted on the USS Ethan Allen to ETN3(SS).
Bill's next assignment in 1966 was the USS Tigrone (SS‑419) for a whole 11 hours! I wonder what the story behind that was!
Bill's next assignment in 1966 and 1967 was the USS Abraham Lincoln (SSBN‑602).
Bill's last assignment in the Navy was the USS Observation Island (EAG‑154) in 1967. Although it was not a submarine, it was the test platform for firing of the various generations of Polaris missiles.
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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