March 1945: Thomas B. BordenUnited States Marine[/caption]
The U.S. Navy needed four Marines to attend Sea School, then deploy for duty on ships. Dad and three others from his recruit platoon volunteered. The remainder of the platoon was killed on Okinawa.
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Baltimore Class Heavy Cruiser: CA-131 USS Fall RiverDad served aboard her until his Honorable Discharge in 1947 as a Lance Corporal[/caption]