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.
Number of sailors in this log: 209
Name | Service Branch |
---|---|
Cpl Allen Weaver | USMC |
2 Lt Frank Lund | USMC |
Cpl Edward Yanik | USMC |
Sgt Mariano Mascolino | USMC |
Pfc Richard Fiore | USMC |
S Sgt Kenneth Montgomery | USMC |
Sgt Francis Petty | USMC |
M Gy Sgt Kenneth Muthard | USMC |
Sgt Jens Scott | USMC |