There was an explosion almost immediately after the announcement and next thing I knew I was down on the deck."

Seaman first class James Bounds

James C Bounds

 

 

 

 

"I could see the planes strafing. Then there was a second hit and maybe a third hit and the ship began to list.

There were a lot of people trapped below deck because they got to their battle station then couldn't get out."

 

Seaman First Class Alvin F. Barker

 

 

 

 

 

 

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