The story
An US Coast Guard seaman dead at his battle station aboard USS Menges, which was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 May 1944
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.