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Meeting the King Aboard the New York
A 1936 American Legion Monthly reprint recounts King George V’s wartime visit to a U S Navy ship. Chief Bosun’s Mate Shorty Schirm, famed for claiming friendship with the king, meets George on deck as the monarch pauses to greet him. The tale recalls camaraderie and gratitude felt by sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Monthly
Shorty
Schirm
Edward V
England
King George
A.E F
Carroll L. Wilson
Shaw Post
Legion of Weldon
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Wilson
Roanoke Rapids Herald
K. Lewis
Newport
Boston
Legion Hut
George
Hugh Rodman
New York
Bosun
Shorty’ Schirm
Navy
Georgie
Odman
Philippines
Prince of Wales
King
Lal
Sven