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My grandfather served on the USS Boise (Light Cruiser) during WWII. It saw battle in the Leyte Gulf, and delivered troops to Guadalcanal. The captain was Edward J "Mike" Moran. He was beloved by his crew: my father's middle name is 'Mike' (not Michael). He famously said, when facing a Japanese armada "Pick out the biggest one and fire!"
@StevethePirate
My grandfather served on the USS Boise (Light Cruiser) during WWII. It saw battle in the Leyte Gulf, and delivered troops to Guadalcanal. The captain was Edward J "Mike" Moran. He was beloved by his crew: my father's middle name is 'Mike' (not Michael). He famously said, when facing a Japanese armada "Pick out the biggest one and fire!"
It's a certainty my grandfather helped bury shipmates - the Boise suffered terrible damage at various points, including a torpedo to a forward magazine. It received 11 battle stars - a lot for a light...
It's a certainty my grandfather helped bury shipmates - the Boise suffered terrible damage at various points, including a torpedo to a forward magazine. It received 11 battle stars - a lot for a light cruiser.
It is about the War of the Pacific during WWII, but is applicable to all wars.. A great song really
@StevethePirate My grandfather served on the USS Boise (Light Cruiser) during WWII. It saw battle in the Leyte Gulf, and delivered troops to Guadalcanal. The captain was Edward J "Mike" Moran. He was beloved by his crew: my father's middle name is 'Mike' (not Michael). He famously said, when facing a Japanese armada "Pick out the biggest one and fire!"
@StevethePirate My grandfather served on the USS Boise (Light Cruiser) during WWII. It saw battle in the Leyte Gulf, and delivered troops to Guadalcanal. The captain was Edward J "Mike" Moran. He was beloved by his crew: my father's middle name is 'Mike' (not Michael). He famously said, when facing a Japanese armada "Pick out the biggest one and fire!"
It's a certainty my grandfather helped bury shipmates - the Boise suffered terrible damage at various points, including a torpedo to a forward magazine. It received 11 battle stars - a lot for a light...
It's a certainty my grandfather helped bury shipmates - the Boise suffered terrible damage at various points, including a torpedo to a forward magazine. It received 11 battle stars - a lot for a light cruiser.
He never talked about his time in the Navy.