Pensacola High School Grads 2/2

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Mar 10, 20182 min read

27. The World War II "Pro Stations" for the Marines

When not in training during World War II, the Marines would obtain their liberty passes and head to the nearest town for whatever...

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Mar 10, 20182 min read

26. Pensacola High Grad of 1928 Killed Aboard USS Meredith

As the battle for Guadalcanal became desperate, more and more troops, aviation fuel, and supplies were being funneled onto Guadalcanal....

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Mar 9, 20182 min read

25. Pensacola High Grad Fools the Marines on Guadalcanal

One Pensacola High School graduate in the Class of 1943 was Cary Carlson Ward. He enlisted in the US Navy on his 17th birthday of March...

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Mar 7, 20181 min read

19. FSU versus Florida

Given the spirited rivalry between Florida's two premier colleges, there appears to be a fact that might be embarrassing to both. In...

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Mar 2, 20181 min read

5. Cary Carlson Ward Sr., PHS Class of 1943

Cary Carlson Ward Sr., US Navy Hospital Corpsman (known as Pharmacist Mate in WWII) stationed with the 3rd Marine Division, 12th Marines...

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