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Mate 2nd Class. Martin Buell Biggs
United States Navy USS Boise CL-47
from:Senath, Missouri
Martin B. Biggs was my Uncle. He was on the USS Boise CL-47 in the Battle of Cape Esperence and survived. He was a Fireman's Communication Mate and told of being in communication with all sections of the ship during the Battle. He recounted that as he heard the words to close watertight doors he knew a friend in that section was gone. He remembered the sounds of the shells hitting the ship and stuffing the holes with bedding later to help stay afloat. He told me of passing the Jap Fleet on the way to Guam and the Exec being upset that they could receive messages but not send out. He lost several friends on the USS Arizona.

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