Navy Crew Shares Artifacts On Lamont's Uncle, WWII Submariner

GROTON, CT — The USS Snook was presumed lost on May 16, 1945 in the South China Sea. It was believed she was sunk by Japanese war ships, but not proved. The Navy says no attacks had been reported by Snook prior to her loss on her ninth and final patrol.

Over her two years of active service, she sank 22 enemy ships and damaged 10 others. She earned seven battle stars for World War II service. Read her story here.

Eighty-four seamen were lost. One of those sailors was Thomas W. Lamont II, an S1.

Lamont is the uncle of Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

Tuesday, Lamont was at SUBASE New London when he was presented with memorabilia of his uncle's service to the nation during WWII.

"I had a great surprise today following a meeting at Naval Submarine Base New London when the crew presented me with artifacts from my uncle Tom who died serving in WWII on the USS Snook. It means a lot and was a kind gesture. Thanks to Capt. Moore and the entire crew at SUBASE."