Navy Department Communique No. 157
OCTOBER 17, 1942
- On October 15th:
- (a) Army “Marauder” bomber (Martin B-26’s) attacked and damaged an enemy cargo ship in Gertrude Cove on the south coast of Kiska Island. At least one direct hit set fire to the ship, which was seen still burning several hours later. One U. S. plane was shot down by antiaircraft fire.
- (b) Army “Marauders” also attacked two Japanese destroyers to the northeastward of Kiska. Both destroyers were damaged, one by three hits and the other by one hit, resulting in probable sinking of the former.