Once again, first thing in the morning, many of us are awoke to the battle stations announcement and ringing bells. Oh, what I'd give to be back in my quiet little Bavarian town right now! But I don't have time to think about fantasies right now, just reality. By the time I gave the order to proceed at flank speed, the attacker was already upon us. Another Catalina, and our bridge got shot up but fortunately, we brought him down. Unfortunately, my watch officer
Leutnant zur See Heinz-Deiter Glockner - whom is also my Executive Officer - was seriously wounded....as was a few of my very important Seamen. I am not going to smile for the rest of this trip...I'm not certain how much my boat or my men can take....
