U-615 was scuttled on August 7, 1943 after a series of attacks by PBM, PV and B-18 aircraft, beginning August 5, 1943

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VADM P. N. L. Bellinger, Commander Naval Air Force, Atlantic, presents The Distinguished Flying Cross to LT Lewis D. Crockett for his part in the sinking of U-615 |

U-615 survivors landed from U.S.S. Antaeus (AS 21) at NOB Notfolk where they were processed as POWs |