Are you sure? Richard Jaeckel wasn't in that movie according to imdb. Not even listed as an uncredited role.
Here is the trailer for the movie....abit 35seconds in you see him in the torpedo room/ crew berthing. I think that is the only scene he has in the movie.
You got me on that one. He must have been used as a stand-in extra. It's been 25+ years since I last watched it. Still your turn.
1st Guy:"You owe me a medal Sarge; I just saved his life" 2nd Guy:"AAAH..The buglar saved your's pal!" I'll be back in a week to give you a hint
Do you want a hint or do you just want to give up? I have a Youtube clip of it if you want.....as a matter of fact the whole movie is on there.
YouTube - Wake Island (1942).avi "C'mon Hitler; I'll buy you a glass of lemonade" This movie actually takes place in the years between WW1 and WW2; but, it does bear on WW2. I'll understand if you don't want to allow it.