Andrew J. Kirksey was born on November 5, 1917 in Reynolds, Georgia to Ira Hill Kirksey and Mattie George Newsome.   

He had 2 brothers who also served in World War II, Ira Hill Kirksey, Jr. and Joshua Newsome Kirksey. 

He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Served during World War II. Kirksey had the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. His military occupation or specialty was Torpedoman's Mate Second Class.. 

During his service in World War II, Navy Petty Officer Second Class Kirksey was reported missing when while serving aboard PT-109 they were struck at night by a Japanese destroyer on August 2, 1943. 

His commendations include: 
World War II Victory Medal
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
American Campaign Medal
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Good Conduct Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Navy Expeditionary Medal

He was  declared dead on August 3, 1944. He was 25 years old. 




On May 22, 2002, a torpedo tube from the PT-109 was located by Dr. Robert Ballard. 

A torpedo tube from the PT-109 was located by Dr. Robert 

PT-109 is sitting on liberty ship Joseph Stanton viewed from the back of the ship.

PT-109 is sitting on-liberty ship Joseph-Stanton

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