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Post by keyboy on Nov 30, 2016 0:49:59 GMT
LCDR Herman Kossler
USS Cavalla USS Cavalla fitted with a 5" Deck Gun and a 40mm/20mm AA Gun Configuration
Battle Stars
Submarine Type: Gato
Lieutenant Commander's Name: Herman Kossler
Submarine Name: USS Cavalla
Crew Names: Crew Satus: TRAINED
Chief Engineer - Hoyt "Pappy" Greeson
Pharmacist's Mate - Ernest Zellmer
Executive Officer - Arthur Rand Jr.
3rd Officer - Ray Nichols
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Post by keyboy on Dec 5, 2016 1:07:14 GMT
September to October 1943
USS Cavalla Patrol Assignment #1: Marianas Successful Patrol: Special Assignment Completed: NA
Freighters or Tankers Sank: 2 Warships Sank: 0 Capital Ships Sank: 0 Total Tonnage Destroyed: 5600
Ships Sank: September 22nd, 1943 - Kogane Maru 3100t September 22nd, 1943 - Shinyo Maru 2500t
Awards Requested: Purple Heart for All Crew
Refit Time: NA
USS Cavalla was sunk on the night of September 27th, 1943 in a surprise attack by IJN submarine I-173. All hands were lost.
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