Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


Thomas L. Cunning

USN. American

Born  18 Nov 1925Beaver Falls, PA
Died  19 May 2004(78)

Roster information listed for Thomas L. Cunning


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
Thomas DonaldsonSteam merchantArmed Guard20 Mar 1945U-968 (1)

Personal information

Thomas L. Cunning served in the US Navy from 23 September 1943 to 12 July 1946. He was on watch as Armed Guard when Thomas Donaldson was hit by a torpedo. Thrown into the air by the explosion he landed against smoke stack and slid down to the deck. When ordered to abandon ship Thomas pulled down the flag, grabbed a sack of potatoes and left the ship. He brought the flag home with him.

Sources

  1. Personal communication

Crew list for Ships hit by U-boats