Jack

CountryUnited States
Ship ClassGato-class Submarine
Hull NumberSS-259

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Submarine Jack (SS-259) Interactive Map

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Submarine tender USS Griffin with unidentified submarines (possibly USS Carp, USS Kingfish, USS Paddle, USS Hoe, USS Pogy, or USS Jack), Midway Atoll, 26 Aug-1 Sep 1945.




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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Pete Caw says:
20 Nov 2017 11:04:52 AM

My father, Charles Caw, was part of the Jack crew during WW2. Looking for any memories of him.
2. Anonymous says:
1 Feb 2018 10:56:13 AM

i assume you know about the book, Silent Running by James F. Calvert? It mentions your father.
3. Don Smolyn says:
14 Apr 2020 01:33:45 PM

My dad Steve Smolyn passed away March 19, 2020. He served on the Jack in WW2. I can’t imagine many of those brave men are still alive today, true heroes!
4. Paul Smith says:
1 Feb 2021 09:58:38 PM

My father Lester V Smith,served as crew on Uss Jack during WW2. He is alive at 95 years. He was an electrician mate among others.
5. Mike McCALLnymous says:
20 Jul 2022 08:45:00 PM

My uncle Norman McCall served on the Jack in ww2. He is still alive 99 yrs old. Anyone still out there?
6. Anonymous says:
19 Apr 2023 09:18:26 AM

My grandfather served on the Jack, there is a great book Admiral Calvert wrote called Silent Runnings... Its a great book with some really good photos of the crew. I actually found my grandfather in the one.

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Submarine Jack (SS-259) Photo Gallery
Submarine tender USS Griffin with unidentified submarines (possibly USS Carp, USS Kingfish, USS Paddle, USS Hoe, USS Pogy, or USS Jack), Midway Atoll, 26 Aug-1 Sep 1945.


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