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 Frank Bell, Jr., SSML3c USS Salt Lake City 1942-1946 |
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Frank Bell, Jr., SSML3c USS Salt Lake City 1942-1946 |
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USS SLC...Enlisted Navy...Frank Bell, Jr., SSML3c
November 18th, 2002
Frank Bell joined the Navy in Wesloaco, TX. at the age of 17. He served on the SLC from
1942 until 1946 & was in the 5th Division. At the end of WWII, he was part of the crew that participated in "Operation Crossroads".
Below is a picture of the model of the SLC that Frank built out of heavy aluminum. He has
taken it to several SLC Association reunions. It measures 9' 3" in length; 26" in width; 48" in height, and weighs 200 pounds.
"The Swayback Maru"***"The Queen of the Seas"***"The One Ship Fleet" |
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Memorial Day, 2008 WWII Veteran Frank Bell, 86, salutes the fallen. He was in 12 major battles and never had a scratch |
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Veteran's Day Parade, Wichita, KS. Frank & Nola Bell in their 1967 Mustang towing the 9'x 3" model of the USS SALT LAKE CITY CA25 built by Frank Bell 
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