Battle of Midway Commemoration Dinner June 7, 2008
225 Coast Line Drive East
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Cocktails and dinner to honor veterans of the Battle of Midway, the turning point of the Pacific Theater of World War II. Speakers include Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead and Congressman Ander Crenshaw. Approximately 20-25 veterans of the battle will be in attendance, in addition to the USS Yorktown Reunion Group. Tickets are $55 and may be purchased by calling Bill McLoughlin at 904-285-8731 by June 1. No tickets will be available at the door. Sponsorships to cover costs for the veterans may also be purchased by calling Bill. This event is hosted annually by the Mayport Chapter of the Navy League of the United States.
Official Website: http://www.mayportnavyleague.com
Added by Gatorlynn on May 22, 2008
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ColonelK
A fitting way to commemorate the Battle of Midway would be to support a posthumous fifth star for the "Admirals' Admiral," Raymond Ames Spruance, whose bold leadership was largely responsible for the Navy's stunning victory at Midway.