Navy Mining Squadron’s Quiet War Ended Submarine Threat
A veteran officer recounts the U S Navy Mining Cruiser Squadron’s perilous 240 mile by 25 mile mine field off Norway to Scotland. They sank about 20 submarines and faced constant danger guarding 2,000,000 pounds of TNT, while drawing German fleet into a trap.
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Bergen
Norway
Scotland
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Corrections in World War I letter misstatements clarified
In a Hershey paper correction, Corporal Frank B. Saylor's claim that Norman State was seen at the front is adjusted by a letter from Stahle. Stahle recalls hearing heavy H E shells near Mulebeke and Auwegem on November 10 and notes plans to relieve the 145th Ambulance Co as the armistice neared.
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Frank B. Saylor
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Hershey
Norman
Stahle
Hershey Press
Saylor
Stahles
Alencon
France
Belgium
le Marne
Duke of
Richard the Lion
Holy Land
Joan of Arc
Frank
Mulebeke
Auwegem
145Th Amb. Co
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H. E
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United States Mining Cruiser Squadron
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Pentland Forth
Navy
Norman Stable Ihieard
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