Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


Howard Allen Carande

Merchant Marine. American

Born  25 Jul 1923Haverhill, MA
Died  14 Dec 1995(72)Ona, WV

Roster information listed for Howard Allen Carande


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
William GastonSteam merchantThird Mate24 Jul 1944U-861 (1)

Personal information

Son of Harry and Alice Carande, of Haverhill, MA. After William Gaston was sunk he was in command of one of the lifeboats, which was approached by the surfaced U-boat and its commander asked if they needed anything. When he said no, the commander saluted before the U-boat left and submerged again.

Sources

  1. Personal communication

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