Aulton Newell Phillips Sr.
Born 25 August 1919
Died 30 July 1945
Memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery, Philippines
Aulton Phillips served as a Fireman 2nd Class aboard the cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis (CA-35). After delivering the components for the atomic bomb to Tinian Island, his ship was torpedoed and sunk July 30, 1945. He was lost at sea along with 879 fellow crewman.
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- Rank: Fireman Second Class
- Date of birth: 25 August 1919
- Date of death: 30 July 1945
- County: Marion
- Hometown: Jasper
- Service Branch: Navy
- Division/Assignment: USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Middle Panel
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