Posted on Nov 25, 2016

A military historian’s find could unlock the mystery of 136 sailors missing since WWII

SFC William Farrell

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Ideas about what may have happened to sailors aboard the USS Turner in New York in 1944 after a powerful explosion sunk the ship.

A military historian’s find could unlock the mystery of 136 sailors missing since WWII

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SFC George Smith

Posted 8 y ago

interesting piece

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SFC William Farrell

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Yes, very interesting SFC George Smith. As I said to PO2 William Allen Crowder I grew up in NYC and never heard about this before. Sad to read but an interesting piece of history.

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SSG Shavonde Chase

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Posted 8 y ago

I hope it does so the families can also rest in peace.

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SFC William Farrell

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I hope so too SSG Shavonde Chase

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 8 y ago

This will give family members closure.

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A military historian’s find could unlock the mystery of 136 sailors missing since WWII

A military historian’s find could unlock the mystery of 136 sailors missing since WWII

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