Lost at Guadalcanal Presentation

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By John J. Domagalski

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Astoria Chicago The story of two American warships sunk in the South Pacific during World War II

Guadalcanal Invasion:

Guadalcanal Invasion The Astoria and Chicago arrived at Guadalcanal with the invasion force on August 7, 1942. A six month struggle followed that was fought on land, at sea, in the air, under the sea and supply chain operations. Both ships played a critical role in the early fighting, but neither warship survived the campaign.

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Astoria Chicago

During the First Days Off Guadalcanal the Ships Would …:

During the First Days Off Guadalcanal the Ships Would … Provide fire support. Defend against air attacks. Participate in a sea battle.

A Story of People:

A Story of People Lost at Guadalcanal is more than a story of what happens to the two ships. It is a story of people. Everyday American sailors who were caught up in an historical event.

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The individual stories of individual sailors are intertwined with the saga of what happens to the Astoria and Chicago .

Individual Stories …:

Individual Stories … Ken Maysenhalder San Francisco, CA Working in a diner for 15 cents an hour But always wanted to see the world Enlisted in the Navy before the war started Assigned to Chicago

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Individual Stories … Henry Juarez Los Angeles, CA “Pearl Harbor Avenger” Enlisted in navy on December 18, 1941 Little training Assigned to Astoria Youngest sailor aboard

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Individual Stories … Art King Louisville, KY Grew up in the Great Depression Saw little possibility for finding steady work Joined the Navy and assigned to the Chicago Aboard until sinking

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