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On Memorial Day — Remembering the US Merchant Mariners of WWII

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Rick SpilmanMay 28, 2018

A post from several years ago that is well worth reposting. What was the most dangerous service in World War II? The Army, the Navy, the Marines?  In fact, it was the Merchant Marine. 1 in 26 mariners serving aboard merchant ships … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea | Tagged convoys, Memorial Day, merchant marine, world war II
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