Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Joseph Michael Fanning
Merchant Marine. American
| Born | 13 Jan 1926 | Hoboken, NJ | |
| Died | 19 Jun 2002 | (76) | Mahopac, NY |
Roster information listed for Joseph Michael Fanning
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Martin Van Buren | Steam merchant | Third Assistant Engineer | 14 Jan 1945 | U-1232 (1) |
Personal information
Son of Michael Joseph and Freda Fanning, of Hoboken, NJ. His father served with him aboard Martin Van Buren and the son went back to his room to get his father’s case of Cognac when the ship was torpedoed. Both survived the attack.Sources
- Personal communication