Crew of USS Spencer cared for rescued U-175 sailors, North Atlantic, 500 nautical miles WSW of Ireland, 17 Apr 1943, photo 1 of 2

Caption     Crew of USS Spencer cared for rescued U-175 sailors, North Atlantic, 500 nautical miles WSW of Ireland, 17 Apr 1943, photo 1 of 2 ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   26-G-1584
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Photo Size 2,842 x 2,304 pixels
Photos in Series See all 2 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 17 Apr 1943
Photos at Same Place Atlantic Ocean
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
2 Mar 2009 08:24:42 PM

Left to right: SN1c Anthony Volonino, Leutnant zur See Paul Möller, WT2c George King, Ens Victor Belluci. Möller was the highest ranking POW aboard Spencer.

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