Navy Department Communique No. 209
DECEMBER 3, 1942
Africa:
- The following U. S. naval transports were lost during the early part of November as a result of enemy submarine torpedoes during the occupation of North Africa by U. S. forces.
- (a) The Tasker H. Bliss, Hugh L. Scott, and the Edward Rutledge were sunk off Casablanca.
- (b) The Joseph Hewes was sunk off Rabat.
- (c) The Leedstown was sunk off Algiers.
- Three other U. S. transports, one U. S. destroyer, and one U. S. tanker were damaged during the operation.
- The next of kin of personnel killed, wounded, or missing are being notified by telegram as soon as information is received.