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Korean War POW To Finally Receive Medal |
Melbourne veteran held as a POW duiring the Korean Way will receive a medal for his service to the nation Friday in Viera.
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An initial proof-of-concept test was conducted off Norfolk, VA. The bombers practiced at the airfield with the outline of a carrier painted on the runway. They never practiced off an actual carrier. Once the planes were loaded at Alameda, they took off once, for the mission. (Sidenote: Today, the latest Hornet (CV-12) is moored as a floating museum in Alameda.)
The launch was advanced a day due to being spotted by a Japanese vessel. The weather was windy and rainy that day with 30ft waves. But it benefitted the launch as the winds were eastward at more than 40kn, and the ship was cruising westward at 24 knots. (Her top speed was 33 knots)
In the Civil War, the first real battle between the two armies was First Mannassas/Bull Run. The Civil War ended at Appomatox Court house.
One Gentleman lived at Manassas during the first battle of Bull Run. He later moved to Appomatox Court house, and the surrender of the General Lee's Army took place at his house. He quipped that the War started in his front yard and ended in his front parlor.
Who was this man?
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