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On a balmy tropical morning on May 8, 1942 in the tranquil waters of the Beautiful Coral Sea, 1300 men aboard the U.S.S. Lexington CV2 prepared for battle against the Japanese Navy. - A battle which for many would be their last. |
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The Battle of the Coral Sea, as it has come to be known was one of America's greatest Naval victories of World War II, perhaps of all time.. |
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This battle, however was not without casualties. Many men gave their lives defending their comrades, their ship, their Nation. |
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The fierce fighting was over, and the gallant Lady was ablaze with uncontrollable fire. All live souls plummeted into the Sea - now raging with turmoil. Survivors watched with weary eyes as the Lady Lex sank beneath the dark waters, in all her fiery glory. |
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Now, she rests, ever silent in her bed of sand at the sea bottom - a never failing monument to the Casualties and Survivors of the |
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BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA |
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