Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
Battle
 With a U-Boat
AMERICAN DESTROYER cAsSiN,
 WHICH WAS ToRPEDoED.
ADMIRAL SIMS REPORT

rine Altar Torpedo Had Disabled One Ensine-ceoIness of Officers
 and Crow is Commented.
 Washington, Oct. 22.-Coolness and quick manoeuvering by Commander American destroyer Cassin from des- tructfon in an encounter with a Ger man submarine in the war zone on October 16, the navy department was in his full report of the fight meagre details of which were received last week.
 Before she had an opportunity to fire stern by torpedo which killed Gun ner's Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram, slightly wounded five others of the crew and put one engine out of com mission.
 Had Been Searching for U-eoat.
 The Cassin had been searching half an hour for . submarine first sighted Vernon saw a torpedo 400 yards dis tant and making for the ship at great speed. Realizing that his vessel was In imminent danger of being hit amid ships and broken in two, the com mander ordered full speed ahead and the wheel hard over. The patrol boat was just clear of the torpedo's path when the projectile preached on objective.
 Fired Four Shots.
 Recovering quickly from the shock of the explosion, the Cassin continued the search. to be rewarded by the showing of the U-boat's coming tow CT. Four shots were sent at the Ger man and two came so close that the submarine quickly went under again.
 Continued Hunt Until Darkness.
 With all the men alert at their sta tions, the destroyer continued it's hunt until darkness. Later, conveyed by boats, she made port. In the mean time officers and men had made temp orary repairs.
 Behaviour of Crew Admirable.
 Admiral Sims reported that the be- haviour of the officers and the entire crew was admirable. He gave special credit to Commander Vernon and com CTS and Parkinson, for their ingenuity in effecting repairs and for their cool ness and efficient work. Many of the ships enlisted personnel also were cited by the admiral for coolness and qualities of leadership.
 Gunner's Mate Blown Overboard.
 The Cassin was torpedoed while on patrol duty Tuesday, October 16 Gun ner's Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram, of Pratt City. Ala, was killed oy being blown overheard by the explosion and his body never was recovered Five others were injured but not serious iy.
 The navy department made this of- fclal announcement:
 "The destroyer recently mentioned in despatches made public. as being injured by Q torpedo, was the U s. s. Cassin, commanded by Commander w. N. Vernon; executive officer, Lieuten- ant J. W. MacLaran: junior officers. ant l.. R. Agre1l Lieu tenant R. M. Parkinson and Assistant Surgeon D. w. Queen.
 Narrative of the Engagement.
 While this vessel was on her pa trol station, submarine was sighted 1n the surface at abouta47ve miles dis -ant. The Cassin immediately pro- marine with her crew at their battle stations. She searched the area for ,bout thirty minutes, zig-zagsfng back md forth, when the commanding of- icer sighted torpedo running at high speed near the surface about 400 yards lway, headed to strike the Cassin 
 Realizing the situation, the com- handing officer rang for emergency ;peed full ahead on both engines, put lear of the torpedo's course when it ,roached on the surface, turned sharp y toward the vessel and struck the tern of the Cassin.
 Fortunately, only one engine was thereby permitting the des- rover to reman under way, circling in earch of the submarine. After about ! Ln hour the submarine exposed it's l onning tower long enough for the l ,assin to fire four shots. Two of the | hots fell so close to the submarine | hat it was forced to submerge imme- | iately and was not seen again. The | ,assin continued to search until dark, 1 when, having been joined by other | British and American patrol vessels, | he was taken safely into port
 Behavior of Crew Admirable.
 "Vice Admiral Sims states that the | ehavior of the officers and the crew | vas admiyable. There was no ex- itement eta board. the men remaining the night except when call I q to other duties. He comments he British navy for the prompt and h1cient assistance rendered the Cas- fin.
 Admiral Sims gives special credit 0 Commander Vernon for his vigi- ance and prompt action which prob bly, saved the Cassin from total joss. Ie also commends Lieutenarts Mac 1aran. Saunders and Parkinson for epairs, and for their coolness and eff cfent work.
 Men Cited For Goodness.
 "The following men were cited by ice Admiral Sims for showing cool- ess and qualities Of leadership:
 George Hoygan, Quartcrmaste4, ather Peter Hoffman, New York Edward Henry Werchbrodt, ma-I hinist's mate, wife Netta Werch- rodt, 32 Church street. Newport. R. "William Arey Heath. blacksmith, !, fife Phoebe P. Heath, Norfolk Coun- ?, Va.
 "John Gordon, boilermaker, father oseph Gordon, Brooklyn, N. Y
 ''Wa1ter George Peterman, e1ec- 1cian, father Frank Peterman, 'rooklyn, ". Y. James Thomas Connolly, yeoman. afher James T. Connnlly RrooIrIvr l :.