DateAug-1943
TypeSea Disaster
CountryITALY
LocationTyrrhenian Sea
ActivityFlying Fortress bomber aircraft went down after daytime raid on Naples. He was swimming on the surface
InjuryBitten on arms, hands & feet while awaiting rescue
VictimLieutenant Robert D. Kurz (U.S.), co-pilot, Male
SourceNew York Times 8/9/1943