Pelham Service Report and Doug Morton Interview

Received word from Ken Kraetzer of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 50 in Pelham, NY. By all accounts their memorial service for Wahoo was a great success. They are working on getting images from the event on their website.One of the interesting things Ken's group is doing is a local radio show on Mondays at 2:30 PM discussing veterans and active military issues. In relation to the Wahoo service, Ken's program interviewed Doug Morton for 15 minutes. You can listen to the interview here:WVOX...

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Still on Patrol

Sixty-five years ago today, the following men made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their coutnry while serving in USS Wahoo (SS-238):Anders, F. MM3Andrews, J. S. EM1Bailey, R. E. SC3Bair, A. I. TM3Berg, J. C. MM3Browning, C. E. MOMM2Brown, D. R. LTJGBruce, C. L. MOMM1Buckley, J. P. RM1Burgan, W. W. LTCampbell, J. S. ENSCarr, W. J. CGMACarter, J. E. RM2Davison, W. E. MOMM1Deaton, L. N. TM1Erdey, J. S. EM3Fielder, E. F. LTJGFinkelstein, O. TM3Galli, W. O. TM3Garmon, C. E. MOMM2Garrett, G....

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Wahoo, Nebraska Memorial Update

SubVet Service to Honor Sailors, New MemorialBy Lisa Brichacek of wahoonewspaper.com10/08/2008WAHOO, NB - Submarine veterans from across the state will once again be gathering in Wahoo this Sunday.The annual memorial service sponsored by the Wahoo Chapter of World War II Submarine Veterans and the Nebraska Base of United States Submarine Veterans Inc. will be held at 1 p.m. on the lawn of the Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo. Activities will once again take place near the Torpedo Monument of...

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Mare Island Memorial on October 11

Ceremony Pays Tribute to Seven World War II Submarines Built at the Former Naval BaseBy SARAH ROHRS/Times-Herald staff writerArticle Launched: 10/08/2008 08:33:23 AM PDTLost at sea, the crews on eternal patrol - this was the fate of seven Mare Island-built submarines and their crewmen who never made it home during World War II. On Saturday a tribute will be held for these "lost boats of Mare Island."A flag raising takes place at 1 p.m. at Morton Field, and a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at...

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Update: Pelham, NY Wahoo Memorial Ceremony

Recevied the following update from Ken regarding the Pelham ceremony this weekend:We appreciate everyone who has indicated they are planning to attend our ceremony on Saturday in Pelham honoring the USS Wahoo and its crew.We are pleased to mention the US Navy Band based in Newport, RI will appear and provide an outdoor concert starting at 10 AM. The concert will be outdoors at the Gazebo park adjacent to the Daronco Town House, just north of the Pelham Train Station.We are pleased that two US Navy...

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Pelham, NY Wahoo Memorial Ceremony Update

The following is a press release with the latest info on the Wahoo memorial service scheduled this Saturday, October 11 in Pelham, NY. This will mark the 65th anniversary of Wahoo's loss while exiting La Perouse Strait during her seventh war patrol.Oct. 11th Pelham NY Event Will Remember WWII Submarine USS Wahoo and legendary CO “Mush” Morton---------------------------Local Native who became US Submarine Commander will be featured speaker, US Navy Band to performPelham, N.Y.On Saturday October 11th...

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October 12th Memorial Service in Wahoo, Nebraska

On Sunday, October 12th, the Wahoo base of U.S. SubVets WWII will re-dedicate the USS Wahoo (SS-238) Memorial in Wahoo, Nebraska. The Ceremony will be at the Saunders County Courthouse and will begin at 1300 (1:00 PM). Wahoo is about 35 west of Omaha. Howard Mace, World War II Submarine Commander for the Wahoo Chapter, reports it will be the 46th year the Memorial has been in Wahoo.

The memorial display recently underwent refurbishment including removal of the torpedo for repair and painting. The display will be in place in time for the ceremony. Below are some images from the restoration:

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