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A governor, his uncle and a boat that’s on eternal patrol
'You don't really understand what missing in action means until you see my grandmother every day expecting her son Tommy to come back soon.'
By Julia Bergman, The Day
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A Leyte Gulf survivor recalls the savagery of battle
Many American naval history books refer to the light cruiser Birmingham as the most tragic American ship to participate in World War II, because of the number of engagements it was involved in and the damage she sustained.
By Harry Popham, World War II Magazine
L. Bruce Laingen, Iran hostage, Navy combat vet, dies at 96
On Nov. 4, 1979, protesters took over the American Embassy. They held the staff hostage for 444 days.
Battered beyond belief: The story of the destroyer Laffey
The warship was baptized by fire during the D-Day invasion but survived suicidal punishment on the other side of the world.
By David Sears, World War II Magazine