Edward Peter Saltis

Edward Peter Saltis

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First Name

Edward
Middle Name

Peter
Last Name

Saltis
City

Staunton
County

Macoupin
State

Illinois
Military Service

Navy
Era

World War II
Categories: DB18 World War II Navy Ships Tag: The Crew of the Reuben James

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Boilermaker First Class Edward Peter Saltis, USN, was a member of the crew of the Reuben James I (DD-245).

The Reuben James on convoy escort duty in the North Atlantic, was hit by a torpedo on October 31, 1941, from a German U-boat and sunk.  It was the first United States Navy ship sunk by enemy action during World War II.

The Crew of the Reuben James is the most comprehensive account written to date about the life and times of the members of the crew.  This 155-page report in PDF format is ready for download after purchase.

Author: Brenda M. Reinhart

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