As part of the USS Card (CVE-11) HUK Group, USS Borie (DD-215) sank U-405 after ramming and a gun battle, which included small arms, and lasted over an hour. The mortally damaged Borie was eventually sunk by Card aircraft. Borie was awarded the Preside
Categories: World War II | Ships and Submarines
 
 
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