My Cooter's History Blog has become about 80% World War II anyway, so I figured to start a blog specific to it, especially since we're commemorating its 70th anniversary and we are quickly losing this "Greatest Generation." The quote is taken from Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Curre, who was on the USS Tennessee that day. He died Dec. 7, 2011, seventy years to the day. His photo is below at right.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
USS Oklahoma Unknowns: Two More Identified-- Wilbur Clayton Barrett and Johnnie C. Laurie
September 13, 2019-- WILBUR CLAYTON BARRETT-- Seaman 2nd Class of El Dorado, Kansas. Enlisted at age 25 in May 1940. Remains arrived in Wichita September 12 and buried at El Dorado September 14.
September 18, 2019-- JOHNNIE C. LAURIE-- Mess Attendant 1st Class, 25, of Bessemer, Alabama. He will be buried October 19, 2019, in Montevallo.
--GreGen
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