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Title: Remains of 3 brothers killed during Pearl Harbor attack identified
Post by: rangerrebew on June 19, 2021, 11:28:51 am

Remains of 3 brothers killed during Pearl Harbor attack identified
The Associated Press
 
The Barber Brothers, from left: Leroy, Malcom and Randolph. (DPAA)

NEW LONDON, Wis. — U.S. military officials announced Wednesday that the remains of three brothers from Wisconsin who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified.

Officials say 22-year-old Navy Fireman 1st Class Malcolm J. Barber, 21-year-old Navy Fireman 1st Class LeRoy K. Barber and 18-year-old Navy Fireman 2nd Class Randolph H. Barber were assigned to the USS Oklahoma in World War II. They grew up in New London.

The Oklahoma was moored at Ford Island when it was attacked by Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941. Officials say the ship sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. It resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen.

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2021/06/16/remains-of-3-brothers-killed-during-pearl-harbor-attack-identified/

Title: Re: Remains of 3 brothers killed during Pearl Harbor attack identified
Post by: rangerrebew on June 19, 2021, 11:30:06 am

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