The Men Lost on S.S. Tuscania

The Men Lost on S.S. Tuscania

The S.S. Tuscania was torpedoed on February 5, 1918, near Scotland, by a German submarine while transporting over 2,000 American troops to France for duty with the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).

They were members of units that represented the three components of the United States Army in 1917: the Regular Army, National Guard, and Volunteer Army.  Each unit that suffered casualties is described in terms of its organization, training, mission, and personal accounts to provide a better understanding of the military service of those who perished.

Two hundred and thirteen men – five officers and 208 enlisted – did not survive, killed by enemy action they made the supreme sacrifice for our great nation.  To honor these men, a brief biography – including basic biographical information, an overview of military service, and burial details – is provided at the end of this book.

The loss of the S.S. Tuscania highlighted the persistent threat from German U-boats to American forces crossing the Atlantic on troop transports during World War I.

Author: Brenda M. Reinhart