Portrey and Portlands Soldier’s Wartime Service Shared
Pfc John C O'Brien writes from a military site praising SP2 Portrey of Portland Oregon and Portrey's Nebraska roots while detailing his Germany service with the Medical Detachment of the Second Armored Division. The column also answers readers questions about guided missiles and space topics with book recommendations.
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Pfc
Terrance Whitcomb
Portland
Oregon
Spokane
Watlington
Morey
Benet
Sir William Portrey
Pateary Medic
Wes
Army
Youk Bass
Fort Ri
Kan
Ft Riley
Mannheim
Germany
Second Armore
Heidelberg Station
Second Armored Division
Portrey
Preston
Neb
Nebraska
Guided missile platform described in Navy history item
The Bristol Phoenix notes a wartime Navy guided missile platform profile from World War II. It describes components such as a 1.6 percent early warning station, surface and underwater vessels, a submarine service scout, a coastal craft, troop train services, and a minelayer role. It claims these elements accounted for 55 percent of enemy shipping destroyed and mentions a seaplane tender and supply ships in the context.
Submarine Losses and Naval Varets in World War I
United States submarines destroyed a total of 21 ships of the Japanese navy during World War I including a battleship eight aircraft carriers 15 cruisers 42 destroyers and 23 submarines. Fifty two US submarines were lost in retaliation.
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United States
243rd To Compete At Camp Wellfleet
The 248th AAA Battalion indoor rifle team travels to Camp Wellfleet, Cape Cod, for a weekend match against Camp Wellfleet. Battery C Rhode Island National Guard indoor rifle champions will be fully represented. Team members include Purdy, Windley, Morris, Gracie, Lopa, with Morris as captain and Savino coaching. Previous wins over the Army team are noted amid comments on their improvement.
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AAA Battalon
Camp Wellfleet
Cape Cod
Mass
Battery “C
Rhode Island National Guard
Charles Purdy
Windley
Newport
Manuel Morris
Gracie
Lopa
Providence
Morris
Savino
Battery
243Rd
Cranston St. Armory
Neus
Rhode Island
Sgt Savino
Trask
Sfc
Michael Topazio
Arturo Topazio
Cpl Rybka
Pfe Franco
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