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Robert Leland Whiteley
15 Sep 1911 – 8 May 1942
| Birth | 15 Sep 1911 |
| Death | 8 May 1942 |
| Cemetery | Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial Park Cardwell , Cassowary Coast Region , Queensland , Australia |
| Added by | Richie Wright on 17 Nov 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188705303 |
Bio
Per birth certificate, born Robert Leland RUSH to Eleanor (nee Whitely [sic]) and James Rush. Raised by his maternal grandparents Rebecca and Benjamin Whiteley and always used their surname. At time of death he was Baker 3d Class aboard the USS Lexington, which was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea. His name is listed on a cenotaph at the Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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LEXINGTON CV 2- "Lady Lex" - IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO PERISHED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA - 8TH MAY 1942 - ENLISTED MEN - SHIP'S & COMPANY - SIT TIBI MARE LIBIS - (LIGHT LIE THE SEA UPON THEE)
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