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Gurney E. Newlin

Ship Designation: 
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Date Lost: 
Thursday, October 29, 1942
U-Boat Attack in the North Atlantic
The tanker SS Gurney E. Newlin was torpedoed by U-436 in the North Atlantic while in convoy to Manchester, England. Three were killed in the initial attack, however 45 lost their lives when the rescue ship, SS Bic Island was torpedoed the following night.

Lost At Sea Log

Number of sailors in this log: 48

Namesort ascending Service Branch
O.S. John Brendle USMM
Messman Zygmunt Bramowski USMM
Wiper Robert Brady USMM
O.S. William Boyle USMM
A.B. Otto Bengston USMM
A.B. Roy Banks USMM
Sea 1c William Ballard USN
A.B. Robert Badeaux USMM

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A Careless Word, A Needless Sinking