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Aug

WAR HERO WAS MADE ON THIS DAY IN 1943

Naval History Magazine - August 2016 Volume 30, Number 4 | U.S. Naval Institute

Today in military history: Japanese sink PT-109 with JFK on board

In the early hours of August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer
rammed an American PT (patrol torpedo) boat, No. 109,
slicing it in two.

The destruction was so massive other American PT boats
in the area assumed the crew was dead.

Two crewmen were, in fact, killed, but 11 survived, including
Lt. John F. Kennedy.

Kennedy was ultimately awarded the Navy and Marine Corps
Medal, for gallantry in action.

John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Captain Conklin after
being presented with a medal for heroism.

Navy & Marine Corps Medal | USAMM

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Jan

USS PUEBLO WAS CAPTURED ON THIS DAY

USS Pueblo Incident - Home of Heroes

Listen to USS Pueblo Commander Released by North Korea | HISTORY Channel

On January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence
vessel, was engaged in a routine surveillance of the North
Korean coast when it was intercepted by North Korean
patrol boats.

According to U.S. reports, the Pueblo was in international
waters almost 16 miles from shore, but the North Koreans
turned their guns on the lightly armed vessel and demanded
its surrender.

The Americans attempted to escape, and the North Koreans
opened fire, wounding the commander and two others.

With capture inevitable, the Americans stalled for time,
destroying the classified information aboard while taking
further fire. Several more crew members were wounded.

These men were hailed as heroes and returned home to
the United States in time for Christmas.

USS Pueblo Seized by North Korea Bob Chicca Shares His Story (Part I) — America's Veterans Stories

Photo #: NH 75557 USS Pueblo incident, 1968

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Lloyd Mark "Pete" Bucher
(September 1, 1927 – January 28, 2004)

The USS Pueblo is now on display at a North Korean war
museum.

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Jul

SOME FIRSTS FOR THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY

United States Naval Academy
The U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md ...

In Annapolis, Maryland, the United States Naval Academy
admitted women for the first time in its history with the
induction of 81 female midshipmen in 1975.

In May 1980, Elizabeth Anne Rowe became the first woman
member of the class to graduate. Four years later, Kristine
Holderied became the first female midshipman to graduate
at the top of her class.

Elizabeth Ann Rowe — The Female Soldier
Elizabeth Anne Rowe

Ensign Kristine Holderied
Kristine Holderied

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U.S. Naval Academy Historical Walking Tour | Annapolis, MD

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Oct

U.S. NAVY LOST TWO AVIATORS LAST WEEK

What we know about the 2 US Navy aviators killed in jet crash near Mount Rainier photo 1

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. —Lt. Cmdr.
Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, left, a naval flight officer, and Lt.
Serena N. Wileman, 31, a naval aviator, were killed Tuesday
afternoon, Oct. 15, when their EA-18G Growler crashed near
Mount Rainier during a routine training flight at around 3:30
PM Pacific time.

US Navy pronounces two missing EA-18G Growler pilots deceased - Lynnwood Times

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Jun

BATTLE OF MIDWAY BEGAN ON THIS DAY

The Battle of Midway June 3, 1942- June 7, 1942

On June 4, 1942, the Battle of Midway—one of the most decisive
U.S. victories against Japan during World War II—began.

During the four-day sea-and-air battle, the outnumbered U.S.
Pacific Fleet succeeded in destroying four Japanese aircraft
carriers while losing only one of its own, the Yorktown, to the
previously invincible Japanese navy.