Kamikaze Attacks off Okinawa
In support of Okinawa operations, Bunker Hill is hit and severely damaged by 2 kamikaze. Gasoline fires and several explosions take place killing 346 wounding 264 and 43 missing and unaccounted for.
Ship Designation:
CV-17
Date Lost:
Friday, May 11, 1945
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 209
| Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Ens Robert Mccarthy | USN |
| Sea 1c William Cartwright | USN |
| Sea 1c James Hartley | USN |
| Lt(jg) Raymond Larson | USN |
| Lt(jg) Willlard Rempel | USN |
| ARM 1c John Phelan | USN |
| Ens James Hagan | USN |
| Lt(jg) Gilbert Roberts | USN |
| Lt(jg) Holden York | USN |
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Prepared by CAPT R.O. Strange USN (Ret.)