Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Joseph P. Manerchia
Merchant Marine. American
| Born | 17 Sep 1917 | Marcus Hook, PA | |
| Died | 28 Feb 1997 | (79) | Marcus Hook, PA |
Roster information listed for Joseph P. Manerchia
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lehigh | Steam merchant | Seaman | 19 Oct 1941 | U-126 (1) |
Personal information
Joseph P. Manerchia was one of the three men who reboarded the Lehigh after she was torpedoed to send a distress signal. He continued to serve in the Merchant Marine through World War Two and thereafter until circa 1968, afterwards working as a construction foreman in the Sun Oil & Sinclair Refineries in Marcus Hook, PA until retiring in 1982. Joseph married the late Jean C. Myers in 1959 and had four sons, seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Sources
- Personal communication