USS The Sullivans (DDG-68)

November 13, 1942: During the Naval Battle at Guadelcanel the U. S. lost six ships, including the USS Juneau (CL-52) a Light Cruiser. On board the USS Juneau all five of the Sullivan Brothers from Waterloo, Iowa perished. At this time the U. S. Navy has honored this tragic loss with one Destroyer which bore the Name Sullivan to the current Guided Missile Destroyer: The Sullivans (DDG-68) which is homeported in Mayport, Florida. The five Sullivan Brothers were:

George age 28

Francis age 27

Joseph age 24

Madison age 23

Albert age 20

For more information regarding the U. S. Navy Ship, The Sullivans please check the following link:

http://navysite.de/dd/ddg68.htm

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