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Fallen Heroes: Seaman 2nd Class Robert L. Hammersley

AI generated image of the USS Leary being struck by a German torpedo in the North Atlantic, 2024. (Source: Google ImageFX"

The story of this fallen hero traces a young Ohioan’s journey from his small-town roots to his ultimate sacrifice at sea during World War II. The Hammersley family’s roots were firmly planted in Ohio by the time Thomas E. Hammersley (1896–1957) was born in Coshocton County. The family moved to Wheeling Township, Guernsey County whereContinue reading “Fallen Heroes: Seaman 2nd Class Robert L. Hammersley”

Fallen Heroes: Signalman Second Class Charles Robert Maus

The Seawolf (SS-197) is seen off Mare Island on 7 March 1943.

When one enters into military service, one does so knowing that there is a possibility that they may be killed while engaged with an enemy. Unfortunately, there is also the risk that one may be killed accidently by their own comrade-in-arms. Charles Robert Maus was the victim of just such an incident. The Maus familyContinue reading “Fallen Heroes: Signalman Second Class Charles Robert Maus”