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| | Capt. Everett Earl Roberts , World War II Naval hero (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | The Samuel B. Roberts participated in the Battle of Samar which was a part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which has been described as “The US Navy’s Finest Hour.” The U.S. forces lost 3,500 people, and six ships while 10,000 Japanese were killed, and 27 of their ships sunk, including four aircraft carriers. |
 | | After the war, Capt. Roberts was the gunnery officer of the Cruiser USS Juneau (CL-119), and then the commanding officer of the Destroyer Escort USS Marsh (DE-699) and the Destroyer USS Porterfield (DD-682). |
 | | Roberts is survived by his children, Diane R. Wheeler, of Lewistown, Pa, Everett E. Roberts III of Honolulu and Gregory B. Roberts of Bryn Mawr, Pa., and his grandchildren Shelby S. Wheeler, Robert T. Wheeler, David C. Roberts, Christine E. Roberts and Rebecca L. Roberts. |
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