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That morning the ranks on men's shoulders defined them less than the courage in their hearts. across the eisland americans defended themselves however they could. working old bold-action rifles. an african-american mess steward who would typically be confined to cleaning duties carried his commander to safety and then fired an anti-aircraft gun until he ran out of ammo. we honor americans like jim downing, a gunner's mate first class of the west virginia, before he raced to the harbor his new bride pressed into his hand a verse of scripture. the eternal god is thy refuge.
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