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What action did Osmond Kelly Ingram take that led to his death during the attack on the Cassin?
What action did Osmond Kelly Ingram take that led to his death during the attack on the Cassin?
- He took command of the ship after the captain was injured in the initial torpedo strike.
- He rushed to jettison ammunition to prevent a catastrophic explosion.
- He attempted to return fire on the German submarine with the ship's main guns. (correct)
- He tried to warn the crew of the approaching torpedo but was too late.
Why was the location of the torpedo strike a significant threat to the Cassin?
Why was the location of the torpedo strike a significant threat to the Cassin?
- The torpedo breached the hull, causing the ship to rapidly take on water.
- The torpedo disabled the ship's engines, leaving it vulnerable to further attacks.
- The torpedo hit near the explosives, potentially causing a massive detonation. (correct)
- The torpedo caused a fire that threatened to spread to the rest of the ship.
What distinguishes Osmond Kelly Ingram's death in World War I?
What distinguishes Osmond Kelly Ingram's death in World War I?
- He was the first Navy SEAL to die in combat.
- He was the first enlisted man killed in action.
- He was the highest-ranking officer to be killed in action. (correct)
- He was the only American sailor killed in the entire war.
What was Osmond Kelly Ingram's rank when he died?
What was Osmond Kelly Ingram's rank when he died?
What type of vessel was the USS Cassin when it was attacked?
What type of vessel was the USS Cassin when it was attacked?
Where was the USS Cassin attacked when Osmond Kelly Ingram was killed?
Where was the USS Cassin attacked when Osmond Kelly Ingram was killed?
What was Ingram's primary role or duty on the USS Cassin?
What was Ingram's primary role or duty on the USS Cassin?
Prior to his service on the Cassin, what is known about Ingram's naval career?
Prior to his service on the Cassin, what is known about Ingram's naval career?
What type of weapon was used in the attack that killed Osmond Kelly Ingram?
What type of weapon was used in the attack that killed Osmond Kelly Ingram?
What was the nationality of the submarine that attacked the USS Cassin?
What was the nationality of the submarine that attacked the USS Cassin?
Flashcards
Who was Osmond Kelly Ingram?
Who was Osmond Kelly Ingram?
Osmond Kelly Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in action in World War I. He sacrificed himself to save his shipmates during a German submarine attack on the USS Cassin.
What action did Ingram take during the attack?
What action did Ingram take during the attack?
Ingram spotted an incoming torpedo aimed at the Cassin's explosives. Realizing the danger, he attempted to jettison the ammunition to save the ship and crew.
What was Ingram's rank and ship assignment?
What was Ingram's rank and ship assignment?
Ingram served as a Gunner's Mate First Class on the USS Cassin when it was attacked by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland.
Study Notes
- Osmond Kelly Ingram was born in Pratt City, Alabama, on August 4, 1887.
- Ingram joined the Navy on November 24, 1903.
- Ingram was serving in the Cassin when it was attacked by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland on October 16, 1917.
- As a Gunner's Mate First Class, Ingram saw the torpedo coming and knew it would hit near explosives.
- Ingram rushed to throw the ammunition overboard to save the ship.
- When the torpedo hit, Ingram was blown overboard.
- Ingram became the first enlisted man killed in action in World War I.
- Ingram died while saving his ship and shipmates.
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Osmond Kelly Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in action in World War I. He was born in Pratt City, Alabama, on August 4, 1887 and joined the Navy on November 24, 1903. Ingram died saving his ship and shipmates when the Cassin was attacked by a German submarine.
