#OTD in 1944, a kamikaze struck the SS John Burke as the liberty ship was transporting ammunition to the invasion force on Mindoro, Philippines. The resulting explosion obliterated the John Burke and crew of 68. Several other ships were damaged by the blast. | U.S. Naval Institute
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#OTD in 1944, a kamikaze struck the SS John Burke as the liberty ship was transporting ammunition to the invasion force on Mindoro, Philippines. The resulting explosion obliterated the John Burke and crew of 68. Several other ships were damaged by the blast. | U.S. Naval Institute
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