World War II veteran, Holland Club, and Bremerton Base member, Paul Algot Christofferson cast off his lines from the pier of life and sailed off on his final and Eternal Patrol on June 2, 2021.
Paul qualified in submarines aboard the USS Raton (SS-270) in 1944, completing 3 war patrols and earning a combat patrol pin. He was a MOMM3(SS) when he left the Navy in 1946.
Paul was active in SVWWII through it's dissolution, serving as Lockwood Chapter President, and also was a District Commander in USSVI. Paul was always a regular at the Auburn Veterans Day Parade and Seattle Base Tolling Ceremony.
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| Paul speaking at a Seattle Base Tolling Ceremony |
Sailor, Rest your oar.
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