U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS-478) — war patrol report SS-478_CUTLASS.pdf

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START OF REEL
JOB NO. G-108
AR 202-79

OPERATOR [HANDWRITTEN: Edwards]
DATE 1/9/80

THIS MICROFILM IS
THE PROPERTY OF
THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT

[STAMP: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE]

MICROFILMED BY
NPPSO—NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON
MICROFILM SECTION

REEL TARGET - START AND END
NDW-NPPSO-5210/1 (6-78)
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CUTLASS (SS-478)
WORLD WAR II PATROL FILE
ALL MATERIAL ON THIS REEL IS DECLASSIFIED.
FOR DESK LOG MARCH - DECEMBER 1945 CONSULT NATIONAL ARCHIVES WHICH HAS CUSTODY.
[J.A. KOONTZ]

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Cultra

A long, thin fish found widely along the coasts of the United States and in the West Indies.
(SS-478; 6. 4150; 1. 181' 8"; 2. 27' 4"; d. 357'; 3. 80; cpl. 76; 1. 16; 2. 21; 7. Tench)

Cultra (SS-478) was launched 5 November 1944 by Portsmouth Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. E. E. Kintner; and commissioned 17 March 1945, Commander H. J. Jones in command.
Departing Portsmouth, N. H., 25 April 1945, Cultra arrived at Pearl Harbor 16 July and put out on her maiden war patrol 2 days later, assigned to patrol in the vicinity of the Kurile Islands, she entered the area one day after the Japanese surrender, remaining on the patrol until 24 August, then returned to Pearl Harbor. She sailed on 2 September for New York, arriving 24 September to receive visitors through Culture.

Cultra cruised on the east coast until 8 January 1949 when she cleared for the Canal Zone, except for a month of operations in Delaware Bay, Cultra returned to the Caribbean 2 October 1949 and cruised down the coast of South America, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific coast of South America, calling at the Straits of Magellan. She returned to the Caribbean for local operations in early March 1950.

Cultra was assigned to Operation "Ilan" in the summer of 1950, operating in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico until the end of the year. She returned to Norfolk in January 1951 and was used for the summer of 1952 when her home port was changed to Norfolk.

In 1953 Cultra cruised to the Mediterranean, visiting France, Greece, Turkey, North Africa, Gibraltar, Malta, and Spain; then sailed in Cuba waters to assist in training for destroyers and aircraft engaged in submarine exercises. She joined in local inshore fleet exercises and submarine warfare training in the Caribbean until September 1956 when she departed for the Mediterranean and operations with NATO forces, including the 6th Fleet. She visited Italy, Greece, Crete, Majorca, Portugal and England returning to Norfolk in December. In 1958 she sailed to North European ports, visiting Royal, Denmark, Copenhagen and Oslo, Denmark; and passing through the Kiel Canal.

In the first half of 1959, Cultra joined in the anti-submarine warfare development work of the Virginia Capes and spent most of its time in the Mediterranean. In November she passed through the Suez Canal to join ships of the Pakistan Navy. After conducting operations in Turkish waters, Cultra returned to Norfolk in April 1960 for an overhaul Naval Shipyard in February. Returning to Norfolk, Cultra operated locally for the duration of the year.
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U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS 478)
SS478/A9
Care of Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, California.

Serial (026) 31 August 1945.

DECLASSIFIED

From: The Commanding Officer, U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS 478).
To: Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: Official Channels.

Subject: U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS 478) - Report of War Patrol Number One.

Enclosure: (A) Subject Report.
            (B) Track Chart.

1. Enclosure (A) covering the first war patrol of this vessel conducted in Kuril Islands during the period 9 August 1945 to 31 August 1945 is forwarded herewith.

H. L. JUKEs.

DECLASSIFIED ART. 0445, OPNAVINST 5510.1C
BY [STAMP: AP-0292C DATE 5/12]

/138921
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C - O - N - F - I - D - E - N - T - I - A - L

U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS-784) : Report of First War Patrol

(A) PROLOGUE:
This vessel was built at U.S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and placed in commission on 17 March 1945. Following a period which included trial runs, deep submergence tests, torpedo tube acceptance trials and training, we arrived at the U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H., on 15 July 1945.

(B) NARRATIVE
The following Officers and Chief Petty Officers are on board:

| NAME              | RANK OR RATE | Number of War Patrols (incl. this patrol) |
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| JUKES, H. H.      | Cmdr, USN    | 7                                          |
| STANFORD, T. B.   | Lt., USNR    | 12                                         |
| FOLEY, J. J., Jr. | Lt., USNR    | 11                                         |
| THRALL, H.        | Lt., USNR    | 7                                          |
| CHACE, K. V.      | Lt.(jg), USNR | 1                                          |
| BIDDLE, E.        | Lt.(jg), USNR | 1                                          |
| HUNT, H.          | Lt.(jg), USNR | 1                                          |
| SHUMAN, H. P.     | Lt.(jg), USNR | 10                                         |
| ODELL, L. D.      | Ensign, USN   | 1                                          |
|                   |              |                                            |
| CALEB, G. C.      | CTCM(1), USN  | 5                                          |
| JAMIRRO, C.       | CTCM, USN     | 4                                          |
| BARNETT, B. H.    | CTCM, USN     | 9                                          |
| KELLEY, R. L., Jr.| CQM(1), USNR  | 8                                          |
| GRANT, R. L.      | CQM(1), USN   | 7                                          |
| GINSER, A. J.     | CQM(1), USN   | 5                                          |
| PRICE, L. C.      | CQM(1), USN   | 5                                          |
| HIGGINS, V.       | CPH(1), USN   | 5                                          |
| LOOS, F.          | CPH(1), USN   | 5                                          |

Ensign S. S. FISHE, U.S.N.R., reported aboard this vessel on 21 May 1945 at U.S. Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut for temporary duty in connection with ASW Sonar Equipment.

Departed U.S. Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T.H., on 17 July 1945 for Midway for voyage repairs and final training.

During the passage from Balboa, Canal Zone to Pearl Harbor, T.H., and Pearl Harbor, T.H., to Midway, we were accompanied by another submarine. This enabled us to obtain invaluable training throughout the passages.

Arrived Midway on 21 July 1945 for voyage repairs and final training, U.S.S. GRIFFIN (AGS) acting under, Commander Submarine Division ONE TWENTY-ONE, Training Officer.

(1) ENCLSOURE (a)
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U.S.S. CUTLASS (SSL 76) - Report of First War Patrol

(B) NARRATIVE - Cont'd.

The following equipment has been installed on this vessel since departure from U.S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire:

Torpedo and Gunnery
Received at Pearl Harbor and installed at Midway - One MK-37 DRT. (In Conning Tower).
Received and installed at Midway - One additional MK-48 Gun and Mount. (On after cigarette deck).
Panoramic Sights were installed on both MK-48 (guns).
Twin 20MM Guns and Mount were relocated on the forward 5" gun foundation.

Radio
Received at Pearl Harbor and installed at Midway - Two R.B.S. Receivers. (Operation satisfactory).
Received at Pearl Harbor and installed at Midway - One SCR-610 Transceiver. (No operational trials as yet).

Radar
Received at Pearl Harbor and installed at Midway - The following countermeasures gear:
    APR and SPP-2 Receivers.
    TN Tuning Units - 1, 2, and 3.
    AS-125 antenna.
    SPI- Pulse analyzer.
    F-19 & F-20 Wave Traps.
    VN-2 - PPI Repeater for SV & SJ.

Sonar
Received and installed at Pearl Harbor - A new bottom-side projector for WP.
Received and installed at Pearl Harbor - A JP-1 Hydrophone on top of topside Wr. projector.
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U.S.S. CULVER (SS-76) - Report of First War Patrol

(B) NARRATIVE - Cont'd.

Changes in personnel were made as follows:
Lieut(jg) H.H. HUNT, (g) L-F, USNR, reported aboard as Radar Officer.
Ensign S.E. FRISBIE, USNR, was detached.
One enlisted man was transferred.
Four enlisted men were received.

The Commanding Officer and Officers would like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation for an excellent repair job done by the U.S.S. GRIFFIN (AS-13).

2 August 1945
1500 (Y) Departed Midway for patrol area.
1925 (Y) SV Radar contact on Kure Island, range 19,000 yards.
(in indication that SV is not operating up to par).

10 August 1945
0550 (Y) Made trim dive and deep for temperature gradient.
0625 (Y) Surfaced.
0700 (Y) First news of the Japs request for pause.
1200 (Y) Changed date to 11 August 1945. Changed to Zone -12.
1200 (i) Posit: 29°-49'-00" N, Long: 177°-35'-00" E.
1300 (Y) SV Radar out of commission.
1745 (i) Radar interference on SJ, "A" scope. Unable to locate on APR. Found to be local.

12 August 1945
1200 (i) Posit: Lat. 31°-28'-01" N, Long. 177°-52'-01" E.

13 August 1945
0500 (Y) J.O.O.N., reported sighting periscope, avoided tt high speed. Sent contact report in order to warn SEGUNDO.

(3)
ENCLOSURE (4)
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U.S.S. CUTEUSS (SS/78) - Report of First War Patrol
(B) NARRATIVE - Cont'd.

13 August 1945 - Cont'd.
0700 (L) SV Radar mast flooded during deep a.m. dive. This was found due to a leaky upper window. Washed out mast with fresh water and removed window.
1200 (L) Posit: Lat. 35°-04.40"N, Long. 167°-21.50"E.
1400 (L) Changed to Zone -11 time. SV radar still out of commission. (See Radar Section).
14 August 1945
0540 (L) Sighted floating mine. Horn type, very rusty. Attempted to sink it with everything except 51 - no luck. Sent serial two so as to again warn SECOND.
0630 (L) Trim dive.
0750 (L) After lookout reported periscope about two thousand (2,000) yards away. Avoided at high speed. Maybe the new moth was "trigger happy" on this our first venture, but it keeps all hands from becoming complacent.
1000 (L) SV radar still out.
1130 (L) SV radar working.
1200 (L) Posit: Lat. 39°-31.00"N, Long. 163°-52.00"E.
1525 (L) Sighted second mine of day. This one sank after numerous .50 Cal hits. Posit: Lat. 39°-39.5"N, Long. 163°-37.7"E.
1845 (L) Very strong APR signal steady on us. Dived.
2005 (L) Surfaced.
2100 (L) Seas building up from Northeast.
15 August 1945
1000 (L) Changed to Zone -10 time.
1018 (K) Received first word of peace.
1100 (K) Strong APR signal - taking no chances this far along so settled at two hundred feet.
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U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS-478) - Report of First War Patrol
(H) NLR TV: - Cont'd.

15 August 1945 (Cont'd)
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 42°-31'-00" N, Long. 160°-45'-00" E.
1315 (K) Surfaced. Seas very heavy and still building up.
1933 (K) Strong, steady APR contact. Dows. Signal turned out to be disturbing within equipment. Surfaced. Excellent trimming in night diving and surfacing in heavy seas.

16 August 1945
0020 (K) Entered area. Seas moderating.
0825 (K) APR out of commission.
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 44°-31'-40" N, Long. 156°-58'-01" E.

17 August 1945
0645 (K) Trim dive.
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 44°-34'-01" N, Long. 152°-50'-10" E.

18 August 1945
0850 (K) CV radar contact on land (Uruppu To) bearing 295° T., range 175,000 yards.
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 45°-21'-00" N, Long. 150°-59'-01" E.

19 August 1945
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 46°-23'-00" N, Long. 154°-29'-01" E.

20 August 1945
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 43°-45'-00" N, Long. 152°-48'-01" E.

21 August 1945
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 44°-16'-01" N, Long. 151°-39'-01" E.

22 August 1945
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 43°-40'-00" N, Long. 155°-05'-01" E.
(5) ENCLOSURE (A)
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U.S.S. CULVER (SS478) - Report of First War Patrol

(B) NARRATIVE - Cont'd.

23 August 1945
1200 (K) Posit: Lat. 44°-21'-00" N, Long. 153°-14'-45" E.

24 August 1945
0500 (K) Sighted floating mine, (Horn Type), at Lat. 43°01'-05" N, Long. 157°-37'-00" W.

This mine was exploded with .50 Cal. and a healthy explosion it was. The explosion came as a surprise because the mine was old, rusty and filled with barnacles.

0600 (K) Departed area in accordance with ComSubPac Serial 55.

21-26 August 1945
Arrived at Midway.

27 August 1945
0630 (Y) Moored at Midway.
1330 (Y) Departed Midway enroute to Pearl Harbor, T.H.

31 August 1945
1000 (X) Arrived Pearl Harbor, T.H.

(C) WEATHER
The weather encountered east of the Kuril Islands was normal for this time of year. Visibility was poor, about eighty percent of the time, with heavy fog. The sea was moderate to calm.

(D) TIDAL INFORMATION
Tides and currents were found to agree with charts and tables.

(3) NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
None noted. Loran results were inconsistent.

(F) SHIP CONTACTS
None.

(C) AIRCRAFT COUNTS
None.

(6) ENCLOSURE (.)
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U.S.S. CUTLASS (SSL 76) - Report of First War Patrol

(H) ATTACK DATA
No attacks.

(I) MINES
Encountered three (3) floating mines of the anchored type, sunk two by gun fire.
(1) 8-14-45 Posit: Lt. 38°-061' N, Long. 164°-101' E.
(2) 8-14-45 Posit: Lt. 39°-39.5' N, Long. 163°-37' E.
(3) 8-24-45 Posit: Lt. 43°-011' N, Long. 157°-371' W.

(J) ANTI-SUBMARINE MEASURES AND EVASION TACTICS
None encountered.

(K) MAJOR DEFECTS AND DULLAGE
Hull and machinery - None.
Ordnance and Gunnery - None.

(L) R.DIO
No difficulty was experienced in the reception of NPL fox schedules. Transmissions on the ship-shore frequencies - third and fourth handlers were made with little difficulty. Receiveing stations reported a signal strength of three. Better output could have been experienced except for bad condition of antennas. Difficulty of locating such a long antenna on such high frequencies and condensation inside antenna trunk are assumed to be the causes for this work output.

ERC receivers were set on S.F.P.L.N frequency and 6220, except for two short transmissions by a rider addressed to KRSKOP. No traffic was sent or received on these frequencies. However, receivers seem to be operating satisfactorily.

(M) RADAR
SV
The operation of this unit has been on the whole, very satisfactory. A number of casualties were experienced at the outset of the patrol which left a rather unfavorable initial impression of the reliability of the gear. However, once these failures had been corrected, the unit operated in praiseworthy manner, giving almost three hundred hours of continuous operation without a single casualty.

(7) ENCLOSURE (a)
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U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS-478) 4. Report of First War Patrol
(M) READER - Cont'd.

SV - Cont'd.

as a result of flooding of the antenna trunk, it is believed that the unit is not operating at peak efficiency. Here are some typical ranges:

|  Urgeups To (Kurlies)  |  17½,000 yards  |
|  Birds                  |  3,000 yards (reliable)  |
|  Birds                  |  7,000 yards (phenomenal)  |
|  Fighter aircraft       |  32,000 yards (reliable)  |
|  Freighter              |  40,000 yards (reliable)  |
|  Freighter              |  55,000 yards (phenomenal)  |

The major casualty encountered was caused by arcing across the waveguide at the antenna window, destroying the window and it's gasket. The resultant leakage of salt water fouled the waveguide surfaces in the antenna trunk, and caused the lower window to burn through. The antenna window and gasket were replaced. Due to the lack of a spare, the equipment was operated without a lower window. It was suggested by the man who extracted the remains of the lower window, that a radio mounting of accessibility to this part should be incorporated into the design of the antenna trunk assembly. Also, we spares for each window should be carried, instead of the present allowance of one.

Shortly after leaving Midway, it was noticed that the pulse width had increased to seven hundred and fifty (750) yards, and that the sensitivity was low. A new T-R tube was signal carrier improved the sensitivity, however, a careful check of all components of the transmitter failed to reveal the cause of the long pulse.

The voltage and current readings on the panel meter were normal. All tubes in the transmitter were replaced one by one, and the spare modulation network was installed. All to no avail. It is believed that the condition of the antenna waveguide system may have some effect on this casualty, as the pulse was short after the antenna was repaired.

The SV used continually for surface and air search. The results obtained during training operations at Midway indicated that the equipment is excellent for both purposes. No targets were encountered while on patrol. However, saturation damage from a single bird at two thousand (2,000) yards, and waves returns obtained at ranges in excess of eight thousand (8,000) yards in a choppy sea are indicative of it's versatility and sensitivity.

(e) ENCLOSURE: (4)
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U.S.S. CULLODS (SS-76) - Report of First War Patrol

(N) SONAR - Cont'd.

JP-2

The JP-2 was calibrated at Midway for firing acoustic torpedoes. During the practice runs it gave a good account of itself, usually picking up the target at the same or greater range than the W/L. No patrol data is available, as no occasion arose for it's use.

(C) DENSITY LAYERS

The following negative gradients were experienced:

| DATE      | POSITION         | DEPTHS   | BEARINGS | GOT TIME |
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| 8-11-45   | 29°-18' N       | 100-300' | 146°     | 1808 (2) |
| 8-13-45   | 34°-05' N       | 100-200' | 162°     | 1640    |
| 8-14-45   | 38°-10' N       | 120-300' | 146°     | 1730    |
| 8-14-45   | 40°-17' N       | 90-260'  | 146°     | 1830    |
| 8-15-45   | 42°-14' N       | 130-220' | 12°      | 0115    |
| 8-15-45   | 42°-59' N       | 146-230' | 9°       | 1015    |
|           | 15°-29' S       |          |          |          |

(P) HEALTH, FOOD, AND HOSPITALITY

The health of the entire crew was excellent. The food and it's preparation was exceptionally good.

Notwithstanding the fact that there are only seventy-four (74) bunks for eighty-four (84) men, there is no complaint from this crew. The reduction to peacetime complement will correct this overcrowding.

(10) ENCLOSURE (4)
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C O N F I D E N T I A L

U.S.S. CULVER (SSL 76) - Report of First War Patrol

(1) PERSONNEL
(a) Number of men detached after previous patrol - First Patrol 84
(b) Number of men on board during patrol 47
(c) Number of men qualified at start of patrol 47
(d) Number of men qualified at end of patrol 62
(e) Number of unqualified men making their first patrol 37

No remarks.

(2) MILES STEAMED - FUEL USED
Midway to area 1705 miles 20,410 gals.
In area 1715 miles 12,745 gals.
Area to Midway 1600 miles 30,660 gals.
Midway to Pearl Harbor 1248 miles 12,000 gals.

(3) DURATION
Days enroute to area 7
Days in area 8
Days enroute to base 7
Days submerged 0

(4) FACTORS OF ENDURANCE REMAINING
Torpedoes 20 32,187 gals. 40 days
Fuel 40 days
Provisions 40 days
Personnel Factor 40 days

Limiting factor this patrol: Terminated by operation order.

(5) OCCURRENCES, RADAR AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES
Probable
Source Location Date Freq.  PPF Width  Shape  Rotation
Aircraft No I.F.F.  Not picked  40°-091-30"N
up by SV.  163°-45'-00"E  8-14-45  170  200  8  [HANDWRITTEN: antenna Switching]
Aircraft No I.F.F.  Not picked  42°-091-00"N
up by SV.  160°-51'-05"E  8-15-45  305  1400  1.5  [HANDWRITTEN: Steady on]
Aircraft No I.F.F.  Not picked  42°-131-30"N
up by SV.  160°-46'-45"E  8-15-45  628  -  8  [HANDWRITTEN: Keyed]

[STAMP: ENCLOSURE (a)]
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U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS478) - Report of First War Patrol

(u) COMMUNICATIONS, R.D.A.R., AND SONAR COUNTERMEASURES - Cont'd.

| Probable Source | Location               | Date     | Freq. | PRE Width | Pulse | Antenna | Show | Rotation |
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| Urupupu To       | 45°20'21"N           | 8-16-45  | 70    | 650       | 40    | 60 sec. |      |          |
| Urupupu To       | 46°30'21"N           | 8-17-45  | 77    | 600       | 5     | Study on|      |          |
| Urupupu To       | 44°21'24"N           | 8-19-45  | 86    | 500       | 3.5   | Study on|      |          |
| Urupupu To       | 43°46'1.50"N         | 8-20-45  | 85    | 650       | 5     | Study on|      |          |
| Urupupu To       | 44°10'1.30"N         | 8-22-45  | 88    | 500       |      | Study on|      |          |
| Urupupu To       | 44°30'00"N           | 8-22-45  | 90    | 250       |      | Study on|      |          |

No jamming or other evidence of enemy radar or sonar countermeasures was encountered.

(V) REMARKS
None.
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FB5-101/A16-3
SUBMARINE DIVISION ONE HUNDRED ONE
Care of Fleet Post Office,
San Francisco, California
1 September 1945

CONFIDENTIAL

End-1 to USS CUTLASS (SS-476)
War Patrol No. 1

From:  Commander Submarine Division One Hundred One.
To:  Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via:  (1) Commander Submarine Squadron TEN.
       (2) Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
       (3) Commander In Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Subject:  U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS-476) - Report of War Patrol No. 1

1.  The first war patrol of the U.S.S. CUTLASS, under the command of Commander H. H. JUKES, U.S. Navy, was conducted in the Kuriles and was of twenty-two days duration. Eight days were spent in the area.

2.  No enemy contacts were made and no torpedoes were fired. The order to "cease firing" was given by Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet while the Cutlass was on patrol.

3.  The Cutlass returned from patrol in good material condition, and will sail for the East Coast on 2 September 1945.

4.  The Commander Submarine Division One Hundred One congratulates the Commanding Officer, Officers, and crew on the completion of this patrol.

[HANDWRITTEN: L.D. McGREGOR Jr.]
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SUBMARINE SQUADRON TEN
PFC-10/A16-3/sr
Serial: (C 277)
3 September 1945

CONFIDENTIAL

SECOND ENDORSEMENT to
U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS 478)
Report of War Patrol
Number One.

From: The Commander Submarine Squadron TEN.
To: The Commander in Chief, UNITED STATES FLEET.
Via: (1) The Commander Submarine Force, PACIFIC FLEET, Administration.
      (2) The Commander in Chief, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.

Subject: U.S.S. CUTLASS (SS 478) - Report of War Patrol Number One.

1. Forwarded, concurring in the remarks of the Commander Submarine Division ONE HUNDRED ONE.

2. The Squadron Commander congratulates the Commanding Officer, officers and crew of the U.S.S. CUTLASS, upon the completion of her first war patrol.

[G. E. PETERSON]
[SIGNATURE: G. E. PETERSON]
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FTS-10(A)/A16-3(18)
SUBMARINE FORCE, PACIFIC FLEET
5/ich C2237
CONFIDENTIAL

FILED IN MONITOR to
OUTCLASS Report of
First War Patrol.

OCGUSPAC PATROL REPORT NO. 895
U.S.S. OUTCLASS - FIRST WAR PATROL.

From: The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.
To: The Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
Via: The Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Subject: U.S.S. OUTCLASS (SS-9470) - Report of First War Patrol
(9 August to 31 August 1945).

1. The first war patrol of the OUTCLASS, under the command of Commander E. H. Jukes, U. S. Levy, was conducted in the vicinity of the Kurile Islands.

2. The OUTCLASS had spent only eight days in her area when hostilities with the Japan were terminated. During these eight days no enemy contacts were made. The OUTCLASS sank two out of three mines which she sighted during this time.

3. Award of Submarine Combat Insignia for this patrol is not authorized.

4. The Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, congratulates the commanding officer, officers, and crew of the OUTCLASS for the completion of this patrol and regrets that this fine ship was not afforded an opportunity to strike.

10 0110

MERRILL COTTOCK,
Deputy.

DISTRIBUTION:
(Complete Reports)
CNO (7)
CINCPAC (6)
JUSMAG (1)
Admiral (1)
Comsubpac (1)
Cinclement (2)
Consultant (2)
C/S, Subcal, HI (2)
ComSubBase, PI (2)
ComSubPac (3)
ComSubPac (20)
Gen.Su'b'P'ath (Fwd Echelon) (2)
ComSub'P'ath (Rear Echelon) (3)
ComSubPac (3)
ComsubpacSubComd (20)
SUBAD, III (3)
All Squadron and Division Commanders, Pacific (2)

[STAMP: EXTRA ORIGINAL SORG. MICRO PHOTO-LAB OP-16 RETURN TO F-253]

[SIGNATURE: R. L. HYES, 2nd, Flag Secretary.]
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