Sullivan Brothers (Family)
The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors who, serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action on its sinking around November 13, 1942.
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Date: 1942-11-13 (Death)
BiogHist
The five Sullivan Brothers were lost when the ship to which all five were assigned, USS Juneau (CL-52) was sunk on 13 November 1942 during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Many memorial efforts have honored the five brothers. Since their loss much confusion has resulted from the many myths surrounding both the Sullivan brothers and the Navy's policy regarding family members serving together at sea. To learn more, please review the links below.
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Date: 1942-11-13 (Death)
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Name Entry: Sullivan Brothers (Family)
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