Giving him that just brings back the nightmares. If they ever went away. My Dad was at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7. Never talked about it but had nightmares until he died at 85 years old
Since it does not say, Benicia is in California just north of Berkley.
Get it if you can find it.
Harold Bray has lived in Benicia, California for many years (as did I). Mr. Bray routinely shared his story with high school history classes (both my sons heard his story). I met him once and spoke with him, he is a gentlemen and a hero.
His birthday was June 15th. He turned 98 years old.
His family and friends asked for birthday cards and well wishes from as many people as possible. The address to send the cards is:
Harold Bray
PO Box 174
Benicia, CA 94510
I had two cousins who were members of the crew. One of them was thought to have been killed instantly when the torpedoes struck. The other got drunk and rowdy at their previous port of call and was thrown in the brig, causing him to miss the ship’s departure. For the rest of his life, he was known as “Lucky.”
(surprised the left hasn't torn it down as being a symbol of White Supremacy)
I'll never forget my mother telling me about how many young boys were killed in WW II from her high school class. She said they could hardly wait for graduation so they could enlist. She said the "Private Ryan" character played by Matt Damon looked exactly like the farm boys she grew up with, who never returned.
USS Indianapolis was a victim of a multitude of errors, including:
1. Being top-heavy, which caused the ship to sink in minutes.
2. Despite having no anti-submarine weapons, it was denied a destroyer escort.
3. Moving from the Central Pacific theater to the Southwest Pacific, neither command kept a track of the ship.