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machinist mate Frank
de Gerraro
2041 Westchester Ave
Bronx, N.Y.
about 28 - stood on
mine while searching
for souveniers
Vernon ---
Thompson saw him
being blown up.
[crossed out]Ship's Cook 3rd class[end crossed out]
Seaman, 1st class/
cook striker
Vernon quickly
picked up his flag
+ [?scrammed?] after
De Gerraro hit.