Upon completion of her Fifth War Patrol, Captain
Morton claimed the sinking of three ships:
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TAMON MARU #5; Passenger-Cargo; 5,260 tons - May 7
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TAKAO MARU; Passenger-Cargo; 3,204 tons - May 9
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JINMU MARU; Freighter; 1,912 tons - May 9
In addition, he claimed damage to two additional freighters.
WAHOO was officially awarded credit for the sinkings and Morton received
his third Navy Cross. After the war, JANAC substantiated the credit
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