
Caption | USS Louisville towing disabled USS Chicago, Battle of Rennell Island, 30 Jan 1943 ww2dbase | ||||||||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy | ||||||||||||
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Photos on Same Day | 30 Jan 1943 | ||||||||||||
Added By | C. Peter Chen | ||||||||||||
Added Date | 4 Feb 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Visitor Submitted Comments
2. Neil Walton says:
5 Jun 2012 01:28:13 PM
I just happened to come across this site. My brother, Rupert W. Walton went down with this ship, after sustaining burns and sent to sick bay. I don't blame anyone, as fighting of every type in those days was ancient, compared to now. But I would LOVE to connect with anyone, including the captain of the Chicago, if anyone is still living. Thank you!
5 Jun 2012 01:28:13 PM
I just happened to come across this site. My brother, Rupert W. Walton went down with this ship, after sustaining burns and sent to sick bay. I don't blame anyone, as fighting of every type in those days was ancient, compared to now. But I would LOVE to connect with anyone, including the captain of the Chicago, if anyone is still living. Thank you!
3. Christina Bradley says:
12 Oct 2018 05:23:23 PM
VERY proud of my dad Clifford I. Snyder and all who served. He was aboard the USS Chicago when she was hit and went down. He spent time in a Australian hospital (I think). He passed away in 1978. So, I was young and how I wish I would have asked more questions. I would sit with him and watch the old film reels on TV. I do have his Shellback! He was also stationed in Honolulu out on maneuvers when the Japanese struck. Thanks to ALL for your service!
12 Oct 2018 05:23:23 PM
VERY proud of my dad Clifford I. Snyder and all who served. He was aboard the USS Chicago when she was hit and went down. He spent time in a Australian hospital (I think). He passed away in 1978. So, I was young and how I wish I would have asked more questions. I would sit with him and watch the old film reels on TV. I do have his Shellback! He was also stationed in Honolulu out on maneuvers when the Japanese struck. Thanks to ALL for your service!
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