The undeclared naval war against Germany continues: Newly promoted Lieutenant Commander Erich Topp, commanding U-552, of the Navy of fascist Germany, sinks the USS Reuben James, commanded by lieutenant commander (sic) Heywood L. Edwards. One hundred, eight American sailors and all seven officers lose their lives.
[restored 7/29/2022]
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References:
Calvin D. Linton, ed., The Bicentennial Almanac: 200 Years of America, 1776-1976, (Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 1975), 353.
USS Reuben James (DD-245) – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Reuben_James_(DD-245)
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