The Officers and Crew 
of 
PT509 
of 
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 34

Thanks to PT Boats, Inc.
for preparing the following list.

OFFICERS
LT. Harry M. Crist Boat Captain USNR
LT(jg) James M. Mather, Jr. Boat Exec. Officer USNR
LT(jg) John K. Pavlis Boat Officer USNR
ENLISTED MEN
Williaim S. Ausley GM3c USNR
Darrel A. Bricker RdM3c USNR
Richard E. Horsfield MoMM2c USNR
Charles A. Kornak GM3c USNR
Kenneth R. Line SC2c USNR
Marvin W. Lossin MoMM2c USNR
John L. Page# RdM3c USNR
Tony S. Reynolds RM2c USNR
Alfred A. Ricci GM3c USNR
Rudolph W. Schaffroth TM2c USNR
Edward C. Thale QM2c USNR
Walter P. Wypick GM3c USNR
# Survivor, POW

NOTE:
While the above list is believed to be accurate, it is possible that some errors may exist. If you should have any question about the list, please contact PT Boats, Inc. at the address below.

Lt. Harry Mohr Crist was born on 12/10/16 and died 8/9/44 at age of 27 years. After gradiating from Pitman N.J. high school; he went on to get a degree from Syracuse N.Y.University. He was never married. Harry Crist was the son of Samuel & Almeda Crist.
s/ William Sickel, 7/25/00

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Last Updated:
02/12/2002