Veterans Hospital article/ Memorial - Mather/ Rancho Cordova CA
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May 20, 2016, the weekly, Independent (formerly Grapevine) invited the public to "join us for the 10th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony."
In Peace and war, remembering our veterans and Honoring the U S Merchant Mariners.
Waymark Code: WMRA71
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2016
Views: 3
Chairs and shade, and afterward coffee and snacks were provided.
The program had a 2 page overview of the history of the Merchant Marine (credited to Wikipedia). During the American Revolution they were privateers in the Atlantic. During WW II, this necessary service, the supply of regular troops, too casualties at the rate of one man in 26.
Of 243,000 sailors, 9,520 were lost, along with 1,500 ships. They suffered more casualties than any other branch of the military.
During the Korean War, the ships were chartered. They provided 95 percent of supplies during the Vietnam War. By 2003, they were called the Ready Reserve Force and sealifted tons of cargo and fuel to support forces in Iraq. That unit, RRF,supported humanitarian efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Sept. 2005. They face threats from nature, war, and piracy.
Type of publication: Newspaper
When was the article reported?: 05/20/2016
Publication: the Independent
Article Url: [Web Link]
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How widespread was the article reported?: regional
News Category: Society/People
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