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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...
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Marine awarded Navy Cross at Vietnam War’s Battle of Hue remembered as ‘magnificent,’ humble leader
A week later, Harrington would earn the Navy Cross in a different assault at Hue. Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images. As a captain in charge of a Marine rifle company in early 1968 ...
Wreckage of World War II-era submarine USS Harder, which was helmed by a renowned Dallas-born naval commander, has been found
The organization has located multiple other World War II-era submarines as well. Dealey was the submarine’s only commander.
WWII Marine Corps hero honored with plaque at Mt. Soledad
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...
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Navy to name future Destroyer for WWII hero Charles French
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A World War II veteran is being recognized posthumously ... “Bull” Halsey, but was recommended for the Navy Cross. He was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine ...