Torpedo Attack by Submarine U516
After leaving Takoradi on September 1st, the Wichita was never heard from again. The commander of the attacking submarine later reported that the ship went down in less than a minute after being hit.
Ship Designation:
-
Date Lost:
Saturday, September 19, 1942
Lost At Sea Log
Number of sailors in this log: 50
| Name |
Service Branch |
|---|---|
| Ens William Bailey | USN |
| Cox Lewis Barron | USN |
| Sea 2c Alonzo Daugherty | USN |
| Sea 2c Duane Glancy | USN |
| Sea 2c Gail Hannold | USN |
| Sea 1c Herman Hodke | USN |
| Sea 2c Ora Larison | USN |
| Sea 2c Robert Hudson | USN |
| Sea 2c Robert Hulburt | USN |
| Sea 2c Roy Prater | USN |
Pages
A Careless Word, a Needless Sinking