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August 7, 2024

Bradford sailors lost 82 years ago in naval battle

By Marcie Schellhammer

marcie@bradfordera.com

The Battle of Savo Island was fought 82 years ago, in World War II, in the early morning hours of Aug. 9, 1942.

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