Unknown sailors Merchant marine veterans often don't get their due

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: December 21, 1997 | Copyright information

Who knew?

A controversy over the burial of a former U.S. ambassador has enlightened Americans about one of the lesser-known military academies and branches of military service: the U.S. merchant marine.

M. Larry Lawrence, a former ambassador to Switzerland, was disinterred from Arlington National Cemetery after claims that he served in the merchant marine during World War II proved false. Yet many Americans were unaware that duty with the merchant marine could suffice as service...

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