#OTD in 1943, LTJG John F, Kennedy's PT-109 was rammed by Japanese destroyer Amagiri. JFK was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his courage in leading the 10 crewmen who survived the collision to safety. | U.S. Naval Institute
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On August 2, 1943, the Japanese destroyer Amagiri rammed and sank the U.S. Navy patrol torpedo boat PT-109 in the Solomon Islands, commanded by future U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The collision killed two crew members and severely injured others, forcing Kennedy and the 11 survivors to swim to a nearby island for several days until they were rescued. Kennedy was commended for his leadership in guiding his crew to safety. The incident and aftermath Date: August 2, 1943 Location: Blackett Strai
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#OTD in 1943, LTJG John F. Kennedy's PT 109 was rammed by Japanese destroyer Amagiri. JFK was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his courage in leading the 10 crewmen who survived the collision to safety. The incident was depicted in the 1963 film "PT 109" starrring Cliff Robertson as JFK. #MovieMonday | U.S. Naval Institute
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