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1931-1946 - U.S.S. LOUISVILLE Naval Token :

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1931-1946 - U.S.S. LOUISVILLE Naval Token :
(Ship at Sea) // (Sea Horse) Br 22mm
U.S.S. Louisville, 1931-1946, nicknamed "Lucky Lou", cruised along the West Coast conducting fleet exercises. In World War II, was involved in the assault and occupation of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Was hit by Kamikazes during Philippine invasion, despite damage and death of her commander still shot down several enemy planes and shelled beaches. Decommissioned in 1946, then scrapped.