Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Basil Dominic Izzi
USNR. American
| Born | 3 Dec 1922 | Barre, MA | |
| Died | 2 Jul 1979 | (56) | Barre, MA |
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Roster information listed for Basil Dominic Izzi
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Zaandam | Motor passenger ship | Seaman Second Class | 2 Nov 1942 | U-174 |
Personal information
Basil Dominic Izzi was one of five survivors from Zaandam who rescued themselves on a raft after the sinking. Two of them died before the remaining three men were rescued after 83 days at sea. In May 2015 a bridge was dedicated to the memory of him in his hometown Barre, MA.
Naval History and Heritage Command: Recollections of S2c Basil D. Izzi, USNR
The raft as seen from USS PC-576
The survivors being helped to board the patrol craft
From left to right: Cornelis van der Slot, Nicolaas Hoogendam and Basil Dominic Izzi after being rescued