USS Hornet CVS-18 Garand Rifles
- psteinmayer
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USS Hornet CVS-18 Garand Rifles
I had the opportunity to tour the USS Hornet CVS-18 while on a business trip out west. One of the things that I found on display were the racks of M1 Garand Rifles in near mint condition in the MARDET area. Each rifle had a brass plaque attached with the name of a Marine that served aboard the carrier! Thought I would share...
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Re: USS Hornet CVS-18 Garand Rifles
Very cool. Did you take any close ups of the brass plaques? I would imagine besides the name and rank, it may have included time/years served on the ship or other information…