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USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: Capestrani, Joseph Gabriel †

Email: [email protected]

Service Dates: 1943-1945

Rank/Duty Assigned: PFC Gunner/Loader

My father was a Marine on the Lexington during the war. I have a photo of him with his marine detachment standing in front of the Island that is covered with Japanese Flags. The date is March 25, 1945.