Joseph Orleck, USN
| Born | 22 Jun 1906 | Columbus, Ohio |
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Warship Commands listed for Joseph Orleck, USN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| USS Nauset (AT 89) | Lt. | Fleet tug | < Sep 43 | ??? |
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Fleet tug USS Nauset (AT 89)
9 Sep 1943
Nauset was hit by shells, but when she was towed hit a mine, that broke the ship in two and quickly sank. From a crew of 112, 18 were killed and 41 wounded. Among the fatal casualties was her commander, Lt. Joseph Orleck. (2)
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