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Gunner killed off Guadalcanal accounted for after 82 years

It has been 82 years since Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale crashed into the sea off the coast of Guadalcanal. Now, the ...
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The night marines broke Japan’s momentum on Guadalcanal

In September 1942, Japanese forces launched massive nighttime assaults to retake Henderson Field on Guadalcanal. Outnumbered ...
Hendersonville Lightning

Planning begins for bringing home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes

Marvin Rhodes holds a photograph of his late brother, Luther, as he and other family members pose for a photograph Thursday. The family gathered this week to learn more about Luther’s death during ...
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The crucible of Edson’s Ridge: Guadalcanal’s fiercest fight

Deep in the jungle of Guadalcanal, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Merritt “Red Mike” Edson led 800 men in a desperate stand ...
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Marines will bring home the remains of Guadalcanal casualty Luther Rhodes

Marvin Rhodes holds a photograph of his late brother, Luther, as he and other family members pose for a photograph Thursday. The family gathered this week to learn more about Luther’s death during ...