Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Samuel Hakam
Merchant Marine. American
| Born | 9 Feb 1907 | Brooklyn, NY |
Roster information listed for Samuel Hakam
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lehigh | Steam merchant | Radio Operator | 19 Oct 1941 | U-126 (1) |
Personal information
He survived the sinking of Lehigh in the lifeboat in charge of the master, which was towed into Freetown by HMS ML-263. His account and pictures of the sinking ship were published in the Life magazine of 8 December 1941.
Sources
- Personal communication
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