Sullivan brothers - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sullivan brothers were five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa who served together on the light cruiser USS Juneau. They were all killed in action when Juneau served in the Naval battle of Guadalcanal, November 13th, 1942.
The Sullivan Brothers and the Assignment of Family Members
WEBApr 19, 1997 · All five of the Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, were tragically killed in action on 13 November 1942 while serving aboard USS Juneau (CL-52). The death of the brothers was the biggest...
The Five Sullivan Brothers Died Serving Aboard the Same Ship in …
WEBDec 2, 2022 · The death of the five Sullivan brothers, the most devastating family loss during WWII, aided in the creation of the Sole Survivor Policy.
The deaths of these 5 sailors changed how US manned military units
WEBNov 10, 2019 · The Sullivan brothers were five siblings who all died during the same attack in World War II during the Battle of Guadalcanal, November 1942. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command)
A Band of Brothers: The Story of the Sullivans - HistoryNet
WEBMay 9, 2017 · Among the losses on Juneau were the five brothers from Iowa, the Sullivans: George, 27; Francis, or “Frank,” 26; Joseph, known as “Red,” 24; Madison, or “Matt,” 23; and Albert, or “Al,” 20. It was—and remains—the single greatest wartime sacrifice of any American family.
WWII Shipwreck Where 5 Brothers Died 76 Years Ago Finally …
WEBMar 21, 2018 · The discovery of the USS Juneau shipwreck is a bittersweet ending to the tale of the 5 Sullivan brothers who served on the vessel and died when it sank. Teaser: During WWII, the sinking of...
The Sullivan brothers from Waterloo died together in World War II
WEBNov 12, 2021 · Five brothers from Waterloo enlisted in the Navy after the Pearl Harbor attack and died after their ship was torpedoed in 1942.
Honoring the Sullivan Brothers - NHHC
WEBTo honor the five Sullivan brothers, the Navy has named two destroyers, USS The Sullivans. On 10 February 1943, the Navy officially canceled the name Putnam (DD-537) and assigned the name...
Sullivan brothers - NHHC
WEBAlbert, Francis, George, Joseph and Madison Sullivan were born in Waterloo, Iowa, between 1914 and 1920. George and Francis enlisted in the Navy in 1937. Their three younger brothers...
Wreck of the Juneau Is Found, 76 Years After 5 Brothers Perished
WEBMar 22, 2018 · Five brothers died after their ship, the Juneau, was blasted apart by a torpedo on Nov. 13, 1942. The brothers are, from left: Joseph, Francis, Albert, Madison and George Sullivan....
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