Naval Heritage Flashcards

1
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What date was perfect Harbor attack by the japanese

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December 7 1941

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Why is cm3 Marvin shields important

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CMA3 MARVIN SHIELDS

Was awarded the medal of honor for his honor for his efforts in defending special special forces camp

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3
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How many seabees contributed to WW II

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325,000

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4
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When is the seabees birthday

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MARCH 5 1942

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5
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Why is Marvin SW2 Robert stathem important

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Executed on TWA flight in Lebanon by hijackers yeah that’s hers he was sought out as a service member and would not yield

He got the purple heart and the bronze star

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What was SW2 Robert Statham’s actual rate

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Navy diver

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Why is Admiral Ben morrell important

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Father of the Cb’s was granted specific authority to man construction battalion

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Discuss the circumstances that led to the creation of the CB

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Civilian contractors handle overseas construction. The pearl Harbor attack on December 7th 1941 Ben morell requested specific authority to man construction battalion’s

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9
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Discuss 3 circumstances that led to the formation of the US navy

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Smuggling

US merchant ships were being seized by French pirates

Increase French aggression during Great Britain war

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