Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Howard Allen Carande
Merchant Marine. American
Born | 25 Jul 1923 | Haverhill, MA | |
Died | 14 Dec 1995 | (72) | Ona, WV |
Roster information listed for Howard Allen Carande
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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William Gaston | Steam merchant | Third Mate | 24 Jul 1944 | U-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
- Personal communication