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June 4, 2007

War College celebrates 65th anniversary of Midway

NEWPORT -- It was one of the pivotal moments of World War II and the Naval War College today commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

The battle took place in June of 1942 and marked a turning point in the war in the Pacific.

This commemoration pays tribute to Americans who fought in the battle.

The memorial will also honor four veterans of Midway including radioman Francis Fabian who served on the U.S.S. Yorktown; Commander Hugh Moore who served as a signalman on the U.S.S. Trout; Commander John Powell who served as fire controlman on the U.S.S. Astoria; and Eli Ferguson who served as fire Controlman on the U.S.S. Vincennes.

-- The Associated Press

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