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Navy Heroes #1
The issue contains at least one story featuring naval combat during World War II, focusing on the Battle of the Coral Sea and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The main narrative follows sailors aboard a damaged ship fighting to survive after Japanese bombardment, with crew members attempting rescue operations in the water. The issue also includes a biographical account of Chief Boatswain Edwin J. Hill, U.S.N. (Deceased), who sacrificed his life by remaining aboard his ship to move it away from other vessels during the attack, prioritizing his crew's safety over his own survival.