SUBMARINE WAR

Grey River Argus, 29 November 1943, Page 2

SUBMARINE WAR

MORE JAP LOSSES. RUGBY, Nov. 26. ■ The United States Navy Department states: “In the Pacific and Far East American submarines report the sinking of nine enemy vessels in in enemy waters in these areas. The vessels sunk were a medium tanker, a medium plane transport and seven medium freighters. These actions have not been announced in any previous Naw communique. BRITISH LOSS. RUGBY. Nov. 26. The Admiraltv states that the submarine Trooper (Lieutenant J. E. Wraith. D. 5.0., D.S.N.. R.N.) is

overdue and must be presumed lost. AXIS APPEAL TO ITALIANS. ’ LONDON, Nov. 26. A speaker described as an Italian admiral broadcast over the Rome radio a strongly worded appeal to the Italian submarine crews to fight for the Axis. “What the hell are you doing? Why don’t you come forward? Why are you staying at home? Many submarines are waiting to sail and many others are being built.” POLISH SUCCESSES. RUGBY, November 26. Polish Headquarters announced that the Polish submarine Sokol sank an anti-submarine vessel, three small supply ships, and one E-boat in the Aegean. About 200 German personnel .are believed to have been killed in these operations.