that morning the ranks on men s shoulders defined them less than the courage in their hearts. across the eisland americans defended themselves however they could. working old bold-action rifles. an african-american mess steward who would typically be confined to cleaning duties carried his commander to safety and then fired an anti-aircraft gun until he ran out of ammo. we honor americans like jim downing, a gunner s mate first class of the west virginia, before he raced to the harbor his new bride pressed into his hand a verse of scripture. the eternal god is thy refuge.
shoulders defined them less than the courage in their hearts. across the island americans defended themselves however they could, firing training shells, working old bold action rifles, and african-american mess steward who would typically be confined to cleaning duties carried his commander to safety and then fired an anti-aircraft gun until he ran out of ammo. we honor americas like jim downing, first class of the west virginia. before he raised to the harbor, his new band pressed into his hand a verse of scripture. the eternal god is thy refuge and underneath are the