James Dorr Grant, USN
| Born | 11 Apr 1908 | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
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Warship Commands listed for James Dorr Grant, USN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| USS R-1 (78) | Lt. | Submarine | 23 Sep 1940 | 28 May 1942 |
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Submarine USS R-1 (78)
1 Apr 1942
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
Not much is currently known to us about the exploits of USS R-1 before April 1942. She had arrived at Bermuda around mid December 1941.
2 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
3 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
6 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted A/S exercises off Bermuda with aircraft.
7 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
9 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
10 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
11 Apr 1942
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) departed Bermuda for a war patrol.
For the daily and attack positions of USS R-1 during this patrol see the map below.
16 Apr 1942 (position 36.50, -60.52)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) attacked the German submarine U-582, north-north-east of Bermuda in position 36°50'N, 60°52'W.
(All times are zone 3) 0920 hours - Sighted a German U-boat of the 740 ton type bearing 214°, range 500 yards. Enemy course 310°. Started attack.
0928 hours - Fired three torpedoes from 1400 yards. It is thought that one hit had been obtained but this was not the case. (2)
23 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) returned to Bermuda.
30 Apr 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
1 May 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) conducted exercises off Bermuda.
5 May 1942
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) departed Bermuda for a war patrol.
For the daily positions of USS R-1 during this patrol see the map below.
17 May 1942 (position 0.00, 0.00)
USS R-1 (Lt. J.D.L. Grant, USN) returned to Bermuda.
Sources
- http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/02_NX/citations/03_wwii-nc/nc_06wwii_navyG.html
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