Funeral services aboard United States Coast Guard cutter Spencer 18 Apr 1943 for sailor killed in action against U-175 the day before in the North Atlantic.

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Caption     Funeral services aboard United States Coast Guard cutter Spencer 18 Apr 1943 for sailor killed in action against U-175 the day before in the North Atlantic. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Atlantic Ocean
Date 18 Apr 1943
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Coast Guard
Identification Code   26-G-1543
 
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Photos on Same Day 18 Apr 1943
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 2,815 x 2,268 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
24 Jun 2019 10:22:06 PM

The sailor being committed to the deep was Radioman 3rd-class Julius Thomas Petrella who was actually killed by friendly fire. After Spencer’s depth charges forced U-175 to the surface, Spencer made a run toward the submarine with guns firing. US Coast Guard cutter Duane was also shooting at the sub. Then the gun crew on one of the armed transports opened fire at the sub but hit the Spencer instead. RM3c Petrella was killed and several were wounded.
2. Suzanne ingle says:
21 Apr 2025 04:45:25 AM

My dad was stationed on the spencer at this time. Forest E Ingle

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