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obituaries

In Memoriam: Vice Admiral George R. Sterner, USN...

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral George Rudolph Sterner on 29 November 2024...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Everette D. Stumbaugh,...

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Everette Don Stumbaugh on 27 February...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral William J. Finneran, U...

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral William John “Bill” Finneran on 24...

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, USN, CHC...

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Mark Luzerne Tidd on 22 February 2025, at...

Tag: USS Houston (CA 30)

Sinking of USS Houston (CA-30) in the battle of Sunda Strait, 1 March 1942. (Painting by Joe T. Fleischman, 1950 (NHHC NH 93153))

Sept. 23, 2024

In Memoriam: Robert L. Hanley, USN – Last Living Survivor of USS Houston (CA-30)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Robert L. “Bob” Hanley on 12 September 2024 at