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Silent War of the Merchant Marine Remains Recognition Battle
World War II merchant seamen like Luikart seek official veteran status and access to benefits. Despite wartime service, many did not receive GI Bill benefits or mortgage breaks. Groups such as Mariners of Pennsylvania push for memorial recognition in Diamond Park Butler and demand discharge papers for benefits. Additionally, a history book circulated to libraries and two web sites offer deeper history of merchant seamen and armed guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luikart
Merchant Marine
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Mariners of
Pennsylvania
United State
Diamond Park
Butler
Luikart’s
Mitchel Olszak
The
New Castle News
Nceditor
Ncnewsonline
Walter Luikart
Mariners of Pennsylvania
Arthur Moore