Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Warren Junior Gann
USN. American
Born | 22 Jul 1922 | ||
Died | 1 May 2005 | (82) |
Roster information listed for Warren Junior Gann
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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USS Hugh L. Scott (AP 43) | Troop transport | Watertender First Class | 12 Nov 1942 | U-130 |
Personal information
Warren J. Gann had experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor while serving aboard USS San Francisco (CA 38) and was later assigned to USS Edward Rutledge (AP 52), but transferred to USS Hugh L. Scott after being told that this ship needed a watertender. He survived the sinking and later participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf aboard USS White Plains (CVE 66).
He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri.