Fred Francis Zapasnik

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First Name

Fred

Middle Name

Francis

Last Name

Zapasnik

City

New Castle

County

Lawrence

State

Pennsylvania

Military Service

Navy

Era

World War II

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

Description

Shipfitter First Class Fred Francis Zapasnik, 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