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Dudley W. Morton

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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1907-1943)

United StatesLived 1907 to 1943 · aged 36
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Dudley Walker Morton, nicknamed "Mushmouth" or "Mush", was a submarine commander of the United States Navy during World War II. He was commander of the USS Wahoo (SS-238) during its third through seventh patrols.

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Morton (right) speaks with his executive officer, Richard O'Kane on the bridge of the Wahoo ca. February 7, 1943Morton (right) speaks with his executive officer, Richard O'Kane on the bridge of the Wahoo ca. February 7, 1943

Awards 3

Purple Heart
Silver Star
Navy Cross

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About this person

Dudley Walker Morton, nicknamed "Mushmouth" or "Mush", was a submarine commander of the United States Navy during World War II. He was commander of the USS Wahoo (SS-238) during its third through seventh patrols. Wahoo was one of the most-celebrated submarines of World War II, as it sank at least 19 Japanese ships, more than any other submarine of the time. Morton and Wahoo disappeared in 1943 during a transit of La Pérouse Strait. He was legally declared deceased three years later.

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United States
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1943 · aged 36
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