Hostetter, Eugene - destroyer sunk - Putnam

Eugene C. Hostetter S 1/c son of Mrs. Hugh Burdett of Roachdale was aboard the destroyer Mahan which was sunk by the Japs at Leyte Dec 8. There was a crew of approximately 170 men. The number of casualties was not disclosed. In a letter to his mother written Dec 9, Eugene states he is alright. He is in the signal corps. - kbz