Question: What sequence of events led to the sinking of the USS Glennon off Utah Beach shortly after D-Day?
Answer: On June 8, 1944, the Gleaves-class destroyer USS Glennon struck a mine off Quinéville. The survivors were rescued and taken over by four ships, including the USS Rich destroyer, but the USS Rich sank after hitting three mines. The next day, fire from a German shore battery scored a direct hit on the Glennon. She was abandoned and sank on June 10, with 25 crew killed and 38 wounded.
