Navy destroyer bears name of decorated NJ Marine killed in WWII
The christening of a Navy destroyer on Saturday highlighted the sacrifices of two generations, including namesake Raritan, NJ Marine Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone.
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The christening of a Navy destroyer on Saturday highlighted the sacrifices of two generations, including namesake Raritan, NJ Marine Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone.
Speakers at Saturday's christening of the future USS John Basilone celebrated the ship's famous WWII hero namesake and called for a stronger Navy.
BATH, Maine (AP) — The christening of a Navy destroyer on Saturday highlighted the...
The future USS Basilone was christened Saturday during a ceremony attended by a crowd of 2,000 at Bath Iron Works.
The christening of a Navy destroyer on Saturday highlighted the sacrifices of two generations - the ship's namesake killed in World War II and another Marine who died more than 60 years later.