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To: dirtboy
My grandfather was First Lieutenant/Damage Control Officer on the Bunker Hill when it was kamikazied during that battle.

That was some horrendous duty. Dad was awarded the Purple Heart when he was hit by a sniper on Okinawa. Fortunately, the sniper's aim wasn't perfect.

62 posted on 04/02/2018 6:09:08 AM PDT by awelliott (What one generation tolerates, the next embraces....)
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Dickie O’Brian - Medford , MA. Rest in Peace.


63 posted on 04/02/2018 6:15:34 AM PDT by MGG
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