Sunday, 22 October, 1944: 1735 hours
While attempting to close a water-tight hatch compartment, Seaman Moritz was struck in the head
by said door, as it slammed against him. The ship had pitched due to high winds and waves.
Seaman Moritz suffered severe head trauma including a fractured skull, lacerations of the scalp, and minor lacerations about the right ear.
Savage immediately reduced her speed to 12 knots for the purpose of treating the injured man.
Reduced speed to 10 knots.
Sunday, 22 October, 1944: 2125 hours
Lt. W. P. Bradburn, USNR (M.C.), transferred to the Savage by boatswain's chair, from the USS Winslow (DD-359). Also, received two oxygen tanks. Night illumination utilized. Resumed patrol on assigned station.
Monday, 23 October, 1944
Shot line aboard USS Finch (DE-328). Received five tanks of oxygen, medical supplies, and two shot lines. Resumed assigned station.
Tuesday, 24 October, 1944
Standing into Ambrose Channel to Brooklyn Navy Yard at full speed.
Wednesday, 25 October, 1944: 0623 hours
Moored at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Edward C. Moritz transferred to U. S. Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.
Death of Seaman 1c. Edward C. Moritz occurred at hospital.
This is the only death suffered by the USS Savage during her long career.
