Final Trim
These pages are dedicated to the memory of my father, MoMM 2/c Andrew Stalma January 14, 1923, -- September 16, 2001
USS Springer, a Balao-class U.S. Navy submarine commissioned in 1944. Explore her World War II patrols, crew, photographs, and enduring legacy in the Pacific Theater.
Preserving the story of the Balao-class submarine USS Springer—her crew, patrols, and legacy.
Preserving the story of the Balao-class submarine USS Springer—her crew, patrols, and legacy.
Battle Honors
The SS-414 served in the Pacific Theater during the final year of World War II.
Service Record
Conducted multiple war patrols with lifeguard and anti-shipping missions in 1945.
War Patrols
She was recognized with three combat stars, four ships sunk, and nine airmen rescued.
Awards