The story
USS S-38 sank Japanese troop transport Meiyo Maru 14 miles west of Cape Staint George, New Ireland at 2000 hours; 353 were killed.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.