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26-G-1575 Sinking of German submarine U-175, by USCGC Spencer, 17 April 1943

Coastguardman William Crumbaugh, PharmM1c, wipes blood from the face of the submarine's chief engineer, after he was rescued by USCGC Spencer. he had been wounded by shrapnel in the action that sank his submarine. Note: depth charge rack in background, right.
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Title: Sinking of German submarine U-175, by USCGC Spencer, 17 April 1943
Description: Coastguardman William Crumbaugh, PharmM1c, wipes blood from the face of the submarine's chief engineer, after he was rescued by USCGC Spencer. he had been wounded by shrapnel in the action that sank his submarine. Note: depth charge rack in background, right.
Catalog #: 26-G-1575
Copyright Owner: National Archives & Records Adminstration
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